Self-driving cars in the labyrinth - school workshop

A school workshop for young tinkerers and digital explorers

Facts
Duration: 3 hours
Target group: Students aged 10 to 16
Maximum group size: 1 mentor = 8 participants
Required equipment: mBot set, labyrinth, color palette, laptops, tablets, programming software (Scratch), Wi-Fi
Format: School workshop, holiday program
Costs: € 420,- including materials and a mentor

Optional For larger groups of more than 10 participants, a second mentor can be booked for an additional charge of € 65,-/hour.

mBots in the Labyrinth – Robots on an Orientation Course
In this exciting workshop, children and young people discover the world of robotics in a playful way. Using the mBot, an Arduino-based educational robot, participants learn how to control robots using the visual programming language Scratch and teach them to navigate independently through a maze.

The task: A self-made labyrinth must be overcome – but only with brains and code!

Contents of the workshop

The participants

• learn the basics of robotics and programming with Scratch
• program the mBot for obstacle detection and navigation in the labyrinth
• use sensors specifically to find the best route
• develop their own strategies and programs with creative solutions
• learn how to solve complex problems with just a few commands

Teaching future skills
✔ Creative thinking – through individual solutions
✔ Problem-solving skills – through testing, discarding and optimizing
✔ Teamwork – joint development, testing and experience
✔ Digital skills – through active use of robotics and programming software

Conclusion
The "mBots in the Labyrinth" workshop combines technical knowledge with play, creativity, and teamwork. It motivates children and young people to explore digital technology independently and collaboratively – with fun, a sense of achievement, and a real robot.