Robotics. mBlock-based coding

Weekend course8+ yearsat 9.30 - 10.30VAT inc12 Sep 2026
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Robotics. mBlock-based coding — hands-on robotics class
Weekend course8+ yearsat 9.30 - 10.30VAT inc12 Sep 2026
Throughout this course, students will explore core robotics concepts while programming and controlling their own robotic vehicles using the block-based environment mBlock. Key topics include motor control, direction and speed management, working with sensors, and developing logic-based solutions to real-world challenges.
8+ years12 Sep 2026at 9.30 - 10.30VAT inc

Description

Introduction to Robotics and Block-Based Coding for Kids

Throughout this course, students will explore core robotics concepts while programming and controlling their own robotic vehicles using the block-based environment mBlock. Key topics include motor control, direction and speed management, working with sensors, and developing logic-based solutions to real-world challenges.

Over a series of lessons, students will:

Children will learn how to:

  • Control motors to direct movement and adjust speed
  • Use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles and change the robot's behavior based on distance (smooth stopping, parking, and avoidance)
  • Operate servo motors for advanced movements and interactive mechanisms
  • Navigate mazes using decision-making algorithms
  • Follow lines using light sensors and apply various line-following strategies
  • Manipulate objects with a robotic claw
  • React to light sources and program robots to move toward them

Each student’s learning path is personalized depending on their interests and goals, which are discussed at the time of course enrollment.

By the end of the course, students will gain a solid foundation in robotics, problem-solving, and block-based coding - empowering them to bring their own robotic ideas to life.

Requirements

  1. You must be confident in using a computer, keyboard and mouse. At the good user level.
  2. Know how we save files on a computer, what a file and folders are, etc.
  3. You want to program robots and are not afraid to struggle with the difficulties of learning them.
  4. Previous experience with programming is required. It could be block-based coding or text-based coding. Ideally, you are able to make applications or games in Scratch.
  5. The course is designed for pupils from 8 years old.

Term dates

This course has 10 lessons. Classes run from 9.30 to 10.30 every Saturday

This course is ready for 8+ years old. Girls and boys are very welcome!

The first lesson at 12 Sep

The last lesson at 10 Oct

Half-term break.

The first lesson at 07 Nov

The last lesson at 05 Dec

Schedule

9.30 - 10.30Saturday
8+ years10 lessons

All equipment, laptops, robots and educational materials are provided by us.

Convenient location in Richmond

📍Parkshot, Richmond TW9 2RE
The closest parking at the Old Deer Park (Extension)
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