Robotics workshop: Create robotic inventions

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2. Name of school/organisation: 
Loughborough University
3. Event / activity title: 
Robotics workshop: Create robotic inventions
5. Event or activity description (max 300 words): 

Working in teams this is an opportunity to test robots using Mindstorms™ custom kits. Download programs and put your robot to the test. It’s all about solving problems. Construct a robot to perform special tasks and then write a program for the robot using ROBOLAB™ software. Download the program via the infrared link and see if your solution was successful. There’s always the chance to modify your design and try again until you have designed the best solution.  

6. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply): 
Workshop
7. Keywords: 
Computer Science
8. Event start and end date and time: 
Wednesday, 20 March, 2013 - 09:00 to 12:00
9. Other timing notes: 
This a morning session. The timings given are not exact. For further information please visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/nsew/activities/robotics-workshop.html
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www.lboro.ac.uk
11. Venue of the event/activity: 
Loughborough University
12. Venue address: 
Loughborough University
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
United Kingdom
14. What age groups is it open to?: 
11–14 year olds
15. How many pupils will this reach in total?: 
20
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