Robotics Senior with Steam Powered Kids

Senior Robotics and FIRST LEGO League Competition—BioGlow

Robotics encourages the exploration and application of STEAM based principals through building and programming robots for students ages 9-14 in preparation for the FLL competition in December 2026. No previous experience with robotics is necessary. 

During the semester, students will work as a team to:

• Design and program a robot that can score points on a competition board filled with LEGO challenges.

• Research and prepare an innovation project related to the theme Bioglow.

• Develop and deliver a presentation covering their robot design and strategy, innovation project and core values at the FLL competition. 

In this year’s theme—Bioglow—FLL teams will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore biodiversity, nature-inspired innovation, and ecosystem connections.

Returning students will be given the freedom to build upon past experiences on new platforms and challenges. Activities focus on honing critical thinking skills, perseverance and teamwork as students learn to program, use sensors and design attachments. In addition to building a robot for the competition, we will take time out of each session to explore other robotics platforms as we expand our horizons. Some of the robots we will use include: Hexbug Nanos, Spheros, Lego Mindstorms and more. The class fee helps cover two team registration fees (with FIRST and with Georgia Tech), a team practice kit and a team shirt for the FLL competition.

Families should save the date for the Tri Robot Cup (a practice competition) in November and the FLL competition in early December.

Program specific questions? Please email Robotix Coach Robert Hill at: steampoweredkids@gmail.com