Cobot Coding Challenge
Build a robot, code its moves and compete for the top technology prize.
About
In Cobot Coding Challenge, teams become research scientists racing to set a new standard for cobots, collaborative robots designed to work safely alongside people.
With a prestigious technology prize in their sights, teams first get creative building their robots, following easy step-by-step 3D instructions in the team kit app. The kits are designed so that every team member can help.
Next, they connect their robot via Bluetooth and choose from a range of robotic actions, picking a goal they can achieve within the time limit. Choosing an achievable goal is a valuable lesson in itself.
Using a simple block-based coding menu, teams then bring their creation to life, no coding experience required. The grand finale is a high-energy competitive challenge and a spectacle everyone will enjoy.
Learning outcomes
Building the robot is an engaging, rewarding process, and teams have fun working together in a creative, hands-on way. Even complete beginners are writing code within minutes.
Deciding what the robot will do calls for collaborative decision-making and effective communication. Teams that agree on one clear goal early tend to deliver the most impressive robots.
Managing several tasks at once, such as building a precise test track and programming specific moves, requires smart delegation and resource management. Individual strengths shine as team dynamics are put to the test.
Teams learn that focus and attention to detail matter on every task, while keeping sight of the overall goal and avoiding silo thinking. Seeing a robot they built and coded perform in the finale gives everyone a real sense of pride.
Program flow
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Research brief
Teams become research scientists and learn about cobots and the technology prize.
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Build
Following 3D instructions in the app, teams assemble their working robot.
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Connect and choose
Teams pair their robot by Bluetooth and choose the actions it will perform.
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Code
Teams use simple block coding to program their robot and set up a test track.
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Finale
Every robot takes part in a high-energy competitive challenge for the prize.
What is included
Included
- Experienced hosts to run the program
- Robot kits and tablets with the app
- Step-by-step 3D building instructions
- Block coding software
- Grand finale challenge and prize
Not included
- Venue hire
- Food and drinks
- AV equipment
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Printing of custom materials
Frequently asked questions
What group size works best?
Anything from 10 to 500 guests, split into smaller teams.
How much time should we set aside?
Plan for around 2 hours.
Do we need coding experience?
No. Simple block coding and step-by-step instructions make it easy for beginners.
Where can it be held?
It works best indoors, in a meeting room, ballroom or function space with room for the teams.
What happens in the finale?
Every team's robot competes in a high-energy challenge, with a technology prize for the winners.
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