About this Course

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of hands-on robotics! In this toys-and-tools course, students use Lego Mindstorms NXT to create toys like Etch-a-sketch and spinning tops, musical and dancing robots, and path and area calculators, among other useful tools. On completion, students have built at least six robots. They are very familiar with how to build a solid robot, understand how the different sensors work, and learn about the mechanics of the robots. This course challenges students to think critically and work in a team in solving problems.