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Curriculum · 14 lessons

14 Lessons, 14 Robots

Every lesson lasts 120 minutes and follows the same format: 20 min theory, 60 min building, 30 min competition, and 10 min review & clean-up. Built in pairs, controlled via the app.

LESSON 01

Introduction & First Steps

ConceptThe EV3 set: parts, motors, and getting the balance right.

Build phaseA simple, stable robot on wheels.

CompetitionDrive through a simple obstacle course.

LESSON 02

Chassis Types & Hockey Robot

ConceptHow wheel arrangements affect speed and agility.

Build phaseA nimble hockey robot with a mechanical stick.

CompetitionRobot hockey: score goals in the arena.

LESSON 03

Gear Ratios: Speed vs. Power

ConceptGear sizes: gearing for speed or for power.

Build phaseA dragster race car with both variants.

CompetitionAcceleration race on a straight track.

LESSON 04

Ground Pressure & Tracked Vehicles

ConceptWhy tracks stop a vehicle from sinking into soft ground.

Build phaseA heavy robot with tank tracks.

CompetitionHaul loads over rough terrain.

LESSON 05

Friction & the Tractor

ConceptFriction, traction, and how added weight increases pulling power.

Build phaseA strong tractor with gearing and ballast.

CompetitionTractor pull: drag the heaviest sled.

LESSON 06

Bevel Gears & the Exploration Rover

ConceptBevel gears redirect rotation by 90°.

Build phaseAn off-road vehicle with high ground clearance.

CompetitionDrive over ramps and rough terrain.

LESSON 07

Applied Engineering: Sumo Robot

ConceptStrong gearing, high weight, and low shields.

Build phaseA robust sumo robot with scoops.

CompetitionSumo tournament: push the opponent out of the ring.

LESSON 08

The Differential & the Race Car

ConceptWhy cornering wheels need to spin at different speeds.

Build phaseA rear-wheel-drive race car with a real differential.

CompetitionRace track with tight corners.

LESSON 09

Gear Shifting & the ATV

ConceptSwitching between fast and powerful gears.

Build phaseAn ATV robot with a manual 2-speed gearbox.

CompetitionCourse: speed and downshifting on a hill climb.

LESSON 10

Gripper Arms & the Transport Robot

ConceptHow gripper arms grab objects without losing balance.

Build phaseA mobile robot with an active gripper arm.

CompetitionWarehouse game: collect and transport.

LESSON 11

Articulated Steering & the Wheel Loader

ConceptArticulated steering compared to regular wheel steering.

Build phaseA wheel loader with a movable bucket.

CompetitionPick up, transport, and dump blocks.

LESSON 12

Walking Mechanisms & the Walking Robot

ConceptLocomotion on legs instead of wheels.

Build phaseA multi-legged walking robot.

CompetitionA race across flat ground and small obstacles.

LESSON 13

All-Wheel Drive (4WD) & the Off-Road Jeep

ConceptSending engine power to all wheels for maximum off-road capability.

Build phaseA 4x4 with drive shafts to both axles.

CompetitionExtreme obstacle course: blocks and steps.

LESSON 14

Finale: Robot Combat (Robot Wars)

ConceptCombining everything learned into your own design.

Build phaseFree building: your own combat robot.

CompetitionThe big arena tournament and awards ceremony.

What comes next?

Semester 2 puts the focus on programming, and semester 3 on targeted preparation for WRO Elementary — with a shot at the international final.

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