Course Description |
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Course Title |
Summer School | Robotics 2010 | Non residential |
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Student Cohort |
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30 (min.) 60 (max.) |
Key Stage/Year: |
Years 7-11 |
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Course Overview
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Participants work in teams to learn about the fascinating applications and latest research in Robotics, and will design and build their own robotic device to a challenge specification. Devices will compete as part of the final plenary exhibition of the course - to which families and teachers are invited.
Applications are now open online via this website. This course can be paid for by Debit/Credit Card or Bank transfer. We will contact the primary parent/guardian for payment details when we have allocated a place to you.
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Course Aims
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Learning focuses on robotic design and engineering comprising:
- gearing and forces
- robotic platform and parts assembly
- programming hardware and software options
- sequencing and writing
- remote control devices and programmes, and
- autonomous programming with sensors.
Students will also develop their communication and presentation skills and will take part in the plenary show, to which families will be invited |
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Curriculum Links |
KS2 and KS3 curriculum aspects of materials science and investigation. |
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Pre-requisites
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An interest in Science and Technology |
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Course Details |
Cost:
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£329 per student
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Location:
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Imperial College London
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Number of Days: |
5 |
Dates: |
2nd to 6th August 2009 |
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No |
Lunch provided: |
Yes |
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Closing Date for
Application |
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Additional Documentation
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