Black Boys Code Chicago - Robo-Race Challenge: Optimize & Compete

Black Boys Code Chicago - Robo-Race Challenge: Optimize & Compete

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Join us for an exciting workshop designed just for boys aged 8-17! Whether they’re brand new to coding or eager to level up their skills. Workshop Overview The May workshop focuses on refinement, performance, and friendly competition. In the Beginner Track, learners optimize their robots for a line-following race. They fine-tune speed, turning precision, and sensor positioning to achieve smoother and faster runs. To enhance engagement, participants will program countdown timers, sounds, and simple animations so their robots can “announce” the start of a race or celebrate at the finish line. Through collaboration and testing, students will see how small coding adjustments can significantly improve performance. In the Advanced Track, learners transition into real-world robotics programming using Python. They will learn how to control robot movement using motor commands, including speed, time, and degrees of rotation. Students will build programs that allow robots to move forward, turn, and execute coordinated actions using motor pairs. They will also explore automation, debugging, and breaking down complex robotic tasks into smaller steps. By the end of the session, learners will have built functional movement programs and gained hands-on experience in programming real robotic systems, preparing them for more advanced robotics applications and showcase projects. Beginner Track - Final Automated Vehicle Competition Beginners refine their programs and compete in a timed Robo-Race challenge. Materials Required Learning Outcomes Advanced Track - Python Robot Movement & Automation Advanced learners program real robot movement using Python and build automated behaviors. Materials Required Learning Outcomes If you’re unsure who your Chapter Leader is, please contact eventsupport@blackboyscode.com to get connected and learn how you can support your local team. [Eventbrite tags: Robotics, Science & Technology, Class, Training, or Workshop, Coding, Codingbootcamp, Codingforkids, coding_for_kids, coding_bootcamp, coding_class, coding_workshop, coding_course]