This 2-day package includes a Robotrace Precision Challenge Camp and Battlebot Bash Arena Camp.
Target Audience: Primary school students aged 7 to 12
Location: SOR @ Ang Mo Kio
Date: 15th - 16th Oct (Tues - Wed)
Time: 10.30am to 3.30pm, with 1-hr lunch break
Robot Trace Precision Challenge Camp & Battlebot Bash Arena (Ang Mo Kio)
Introduction
Students learn essential robotics skills using SPIKE Prime in this hands-on Line Tracing Workshop. They will build and program robots to navigate line tracing challenges, enhancing their problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities. Engaging activities and friendly competitions provide a fun introduction to the exciting world of robotics.
Schedule
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Introduction to Line Tracing
- Overview of line tracing robotics challenges and objectives
- Explanation of basic SPIKE Prime concepts (motors, sensors, programming)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Build and Program Your Line Tracing Robot
- Students work individually or in pairs to assemble and program their robots to follow a line
- Facilitators assist with troubleshooting and guiding the building process
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Test Runs and Adjustments
- Students conduct test runs to fine-tune their robots
- Facilitators provide additional guidance on programming and strategy
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
- Lunch provided
- Free play and relaxation time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Line Tracing Challenge
- Students compete in a line tracing challenge, where their robots must navigate a course
- Race for the quickest time to complete course, or number of laps in a given time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Final Adjustments and Debrief
- Students refine their robots based on challenge performance
- Group discussion on strategies, what was learned, and how to improve designs
- Photo/video taking of students and robots
Introduction
Students learn the basics of BattleBots competitions, including rules, objectives, and SPIKE Prime concepts, before building and programming their own BattleBots using provided kits. The bootcamp features test runs, a BattleBot showdown, and a final battle royale, giving students the chance to compete, refine their designs, and develop their programming and strategy skills. By the end, students will have gained hands-on experience in robotics, teamwork, and creative problem-solving while having fun in a competitive environment.
Schedule
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Introduction to BattleBots
- Overview of BattleBot rules, objectives, and competition guidelines
- Explanation of basic SPIKE Prime concepts (motors, sensors, programming)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Build and Program Your BattleBot
- Students work individually or in pairs to assemble and program their BattleBots using provided kits
- Facilitators assist with troubleshooting and guiding the building process
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: BattleBot Test Runs
- Students conduct test runs to fine-tune their robots
- Facilitators provide additional guidance on programming and strategy
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
- Lunch provided
- Free play and relaxation time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM BattleBot Showdown
- BattleBot tournament where students compete against each other in bracket elimination style
- Prizes or certificates awarded to winners (optional)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Final Adjustments and Debrief
- Students refine their robots based on battle performance
- Final battle royale where students pit their robots together in one last smackdown
- Group discussion on strategies, what was learned, and how to improve designs
- Photo/video taking of students and robots