Robotic Engineering
Grades 9-12 610206
In Robotic Engineering, students learn engineering concepts through hands-on experience and discovery. Students design, build and program physical, autonomous robots. Through the engineering design process, student teams collaborate to research, brainstorm, create, test and revise creative technology solutions to real-world problems, as well as examine the impact of robotic innovation in our society. Students also program and fly both virtual and physical drones to complete missions in real-world scenarios, as well as examine their impact on existing industries. As an alternative to block coding, students learn basic Python coding in a game-based environment to program both the robots and drones. Skills acquired in Robotics Engineering such as resilience, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork and communication are transferable to any career.
Advanced Robotic Engineering
Grades 10-12 612206
Second year of study: In Advanced Robotic Engineering, students build the NeuroMaker Hand, modeled after a real prosthetic device, using AI, and the BCI headband (brain-computer interface) to explore real-world problems and industry technology. The Hand responds to remote control, student coding, and the BCI headband. Using the BCI headband, students also gather and analyze brainwave data aiming to reduce stress and improve focus. The course culmination includes programming the hand to solve a real-world problem that might be encountered by a person using a prosthetic hand. Students explore foundational neuroscience, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, coding, and engineering design, while building interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and self-efficacy.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Robotic Engineering. Teacher approval is required