Using Arduino and robot kits, students create fast-acting robots that drive themselves.
Students learn about Arduino, the open-source electronic prototyping platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software.
Students race their driverless Arduino cars around a circuit, competing for the fastest time.
| Year level | 8-10 |
| Capacity | 16-32 students. If you want to bring more students, email accelerators@qut.edu.au |
| When | School days: Monday-Friday |
| Duration | Full day |
| Where | QUT Gardens Point, Science and Engineering Centre |
| Cost | Free (Late cancellation fees apply. Please refer to Terms and Conditions.) |
This beginner to intermediate level workshop introduces students to the basics of programming logic and processes, but then extends students to navigate a driverless car round a track.
Students are introduced to microcontrollers and their place in the real world. They learn the basics of programming language, terminology and formalities, such as libraries, variables, for loops, if statements, syntax and pseudocode, and apply their knowledge to program an LED to blink.
In the afternoon students look at the ethics of driverless cars, the pros and cons, and how QUT is participating in these exciting technologies. Students are then guided through programming the motors and sensors of their line-following robot, and testing their code on the track. The afternoon concludes with a race between teams to see who has the fastest lap time around the track!
This workshop is available in Arduino programming language.
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You can request a booking for this full-day workshop. You can also add a 30-minute interactive experience at The Cube to your visit.
All bookings are subject to availability of university spaces and presenters