Robotics For Kids
The hands-on nature of robotics makes it a great way to introduce kids to coding because it makes abstract concepts tangible and fun. By programming robots to perform tasks, students see their code come to life, which makes learning more engaging. Robotics for kids also offers exciting future career opportunities in fields such as self-driving cars, manufacturing, healthcare, and space exploration. The recent development of AI also makes it one of the areas that will likely have huge breakthroughs in the years to come. Our award-winning live online robotics classes run on powerful simulators, while students also have the option of getting hardware at home if they prefer.
How To Choose Robotics Classes For Kids
Robotics is an exciting and hands-on field with many areas to explore, but how do you choose the best classes and camps for your child? Here are some key factors to consider:
- Age: Check the age ranges for the classes below. Choosing age-appropriate classes ensures a more enjoyable and engaging learning experience.
- Interests: NASA STEM Club is great for space enthusiasts. Junior Robotics and Robot Adventures are ideal introductions to robotics. Lights & Beats with Micro:Bit and Robotics & Smart Devices: Arduino are perfect for those who develop a passion for creative tech.
- Experience: Beginners can start with NASA STEM Club, Junior Robotics, and Robot Adventures. As they gain skills, they can progress to more advanced courses such as Micro:Bit and Arduino.
- Goals: For hands-on problem-solving and engineering, Junior Robotics and Robot Adventures offer valuable experience. Students interested in robotics competitions will further benefit from Micro:Bit and Arduino. C++ lays a strong foundation for advanced robotics and engineering careers.
| Live Online Classes | Best For Grades | Class Highlights | Grades K-2 | Grades 2-4 | Grades 4-6 | Grades 6-9 | Grades 9-12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NASA STEM Club | 1-4 | Explore a wide variety of space science and NASA topics such as rockets, robots, Mars, satellites, the James Webb telescope, and more. | Advanced | Foundation | |||
 | Junior Robotics | 2-4 | Code your robot to move, sense, solve puzzles, and more - all in virtual worlds. | Intermediate | ||||
 | Lights & Beats with Micro:Bit | 2-4 | Code LED lights, sensors, and even a radio with the powerful little device Micro:bit, also great for curious tinkerers. | Advanced | ||||
 | Robotics & Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids | 4-9 | Learn to design circuits and code Arduino to create electronic projects like smart sensors, motor controls, and more, that are essential for robotics and smart homes. | Intermediate | Foundation | |||
 | Robot Adventures | 4-8 | Code virtual robots to move, sense, and lift to complete challenges and simulated real-world robotics competitions, with no need for physical robots. | Intermediate | ||||
 | C++ Essentials for Teens | 6-12 | Learn essentials of powerful C++ to unlock a world of possibilities for robotics, system software, and high performance applications. | Advanced | Advanced |
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What Is Robotics For Kids?
Robotics for kids is all about designing, building, and programing robots that can perform tasks or solve problems. It combines creativity with engineering and coding, allowing kids to explore technology in a hands-on, fun way. From programming a robot to follow a path to building smart devices that respond to their environment, robotics helps kids develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Robotics is already everywhere in our world - from our houses (e.g. iRobot vacuum) to Amazon's warehouses, to automobile assembly lines and space shuttles. Robots like NASA's Mars Rover explore distant planets where humans can’t go. In hospitals, robots assist doctors with surgeries. And companies such as Google use robotics and AI to create self-driving cars that navigate roads, avoid obstacles, and follow traffic rules, all without a human driver!
Kids who enjoy building things get excited about robotics pretty easily. There are also some really cool movies about robots such as Big Hero 6, WALL-E, and Robots that show different aspects of robots. By learning robotics, kids gain practical skills that not only prepare them for the future, but also spark their curiosity and innovation!
Robotics Careers: Imagine Your Child's Future
Your child could become a Robotics Engineer working on the Mars Rovers or other space exploration robots. These engineers program the robots to perform tasks autonomously, like driving across Mars' surface, avoiding obstacles, and using scientific instruments to collect data.
How about becoming a Robotics Software Engineer who works on robots like Spot, the four-legged robot?! These engineers write the code that allows Spot to inspect industrial sites or help with search and rescue missions by autonomously mapping environments and detecting hazards.
Imagine your child as a Robotics Engineer working on the Tesla Gigafactory's automated production lines? These engineers develop and program the robots that help build Tesla cars, such as robots that assemble parts, weld car frames, and even paint vehicles with high precision.
Learn Robotics For Kids: Projects and Tutorials
“Gear up” for a fun story that continues to be written! Explore the history of robotics, starting with Leonardo da Vinci’s robot in 1945.
Discover some of the best robotics competitions for kids including options hosted by NASA and MIT.
Why learn robotics, and what kind of career opportunities are there in robotics-related industries? Let's take a look!
Robotics News For Kids
The robotics company released a new fully electric humanoid robot, Atlas, "designed for real-world" applications. It can even bust out dance moves!
IceNode's engineers are developing robots for one of Earth's most inaccessible locations: underwater cavities beneath Antarctic ice shelves.
Automated judging systems powered by robotics have emerged as critical tools for judging in the Olympics.
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