Project-based Robotics + Take-Home Robot
1-hour, in-person at Kids Explore Robotics 📍 1742 E 116th St, Carmel, IN.
✨ Perfect for younger learners and equally great for older kids (6+).
Your Child Will Love It — Guaranteed, or Your Money Back.
🌈 1. Windmill, Robotic gate, and Traffic Light - Robotics Foundations — Build, Program & Create(more info)
September 2026
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
🚗 2. Robotics Vehicles — Build, Code & Drive Two Motor Robotics Car & a 3-Wheeler (more info)
October 2026
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
🌬️ 3. Wind-Powered Speed Racers — Build, Program & Race (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
November 2026
🤖🎵 4. Dancing & Drumming Robots — Build, Code & Create (more info)
December 2026
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
🎢 5. Amusement Park Rides — Design, Build & Program - Merry-go-Round, See-Saw Ride & Carousel (more info)
January 2027
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
🚙 6. SUV — Build, Code & Light It Up (more info)
February 2027
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
🤖 7. Smart Robots with Sensors — Sense, Respond & Automate (more info)
Match 2027
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
🚀 8. Smart Coin Counter — Build, Code & Calculate (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
April 2027
💪🤖 9. Pull-Up Robot — Build, Code & Count (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
May 2027
🎯 10. Laser Target Game — Build, Code & Challenge (more info)
June 2027
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
🚜 11. Smart Excavator — Build, Code & Control (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
July 2027
🌐🚗 12. Web-Controlled Smart Car — Build, Code & Drive (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
August 2027
🅿️🤖 13. Smart Parking Garage Management System — Build, Code & Automate (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
September 2026
🎵🤖 14. Smart MP3 Player — Build, Code & Create (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
October 2027
🌱💧 15. Smart Irrigation System — Build, Code & Automate (more info)
Tues: 6PM - 7PM & Sat 1PM-2PM
November 2027
🌈 1. Windmill, Robotic gate, and Traffic Light - Robotics Foundations — Build, Program & Create
September 2026: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
In this hands-on project, students learn the fundamentals of robotics, explore key robot components, and get introduced to a programmable controller.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Windmill, Robotics Gate and Traffic Light Robot 🤖
Students will:
🤖 Build a Basic Robot — Learn about key robot parts and how they work together.
💻 Get Started with Coding — Write their first programs and learn how a programmable controller brings their robot to life.
⚙️ Control Motors — Program 180° and 360° servo motors to create movement.
💡 Explore LEDs & RGB Lights — Learn how to control lights and create different colors and effects.
🚦 Build & Program Mini Projects — Apply their new skills by creating fun projects such as a windmill, robotic gate, and traffic light.
🧠 Learn by Experimenting — Test their programs, make changes, troubleshoot, and see how code controls real-world movement and actions.
🚗 2. Robotics Vehicles — Build, Code & Drive Two Motor Robotics Car & a 3-Wheeler
October 2026: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build and program two different robotic vehicles while learning how motors work together to create movement.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Two Motor Car and a 3-Wheeler 🤖
Students will:
🛠️ Build a 2-Motor Robotics Car — Assemble a car powered by two 360° motors.
💻 Program Your Car — Write code to control direction, speed, and movement.
🔧 Build a 3-Wheeler — Explore a different vehicle design and how its structure affects movement.
🚀 Code & Test — Program, test, troubleshoot, and improve your vehicles as you put your coding skills into action.
🌬️ 3. Wind-Powered Speed Racers — Build, Program & Race
Students will:
🛠️ Build a Wind-Powered Vehicle — Create a unique vehicle and discover how its design affects movement.
🔄 Experiment with Design — Try different configurations and test which designs move faster and farther.
💻 Make It Programmable — Build and program a version of the vehicle that combines mechanical design with coding.
🏁 Test & Race — Put your creation to the test and see how well your design performs!
A fun introduction to design, experimentation, robotics, and programming—all through one exciting project.
November 2026: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Get ready to build, experiment, and race! In this hands-on project, students explore how wind power can be used to create a moving vehicle—and then take it a step further by adding programming.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Programmable Wind-Powered Speed Racer 🤖
🤖🎵 4. Dancing & Drumming Robots — Build, Code & Create
December 2026: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Get ready to bring robots to life with movement, music, and code! Students build and program fun robots that can dance and drum while experimenting with different designs and movements.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Programmable Drumming Robot 🤖
Students will:
🛠️ Build a Dancing Robot — Create a robot that moves and dances using a basic controller.
💻 Make It Programmable — Program your robot to perform different movements and dance routines.
🥁 Build a Drumming Robot — Explore how robotics can be used to create rhythm and movement.
🎶 Code & Create — Program your robot to drum, experiment with different configurations, and bring your creation to life.
A fun, creative project that combines robotics, programming, music, and imagination!
🎢 5. Amusement Park Rides — Design, Build & Program - Merry-go-Round, See-Saw Ride & Carousel
January 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Bring the excitement of an amusement park to robotics! In this hands-on project, students design, build, experiment, and program their own miniature rides.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Amusement Rides Robots 🤖
Students Will:
🎠 Build a Merry-Go-Round — Design and build a working rotating ride, then experiment with different configurations.
🔧 Enhance Your Design — Modify and improve the Merry-Go-Round to explore how different designs affect its movement.
⚖️ Build a See-Saw Ride — Create a fun moving ride while exploring balance, motion, and mechanical design.
💻 Combine & Program — Bring the rides together and use coding to control their movement.
A creative robotics project that combines design, building, motion, and programming—just like a mini amusement park!
🚙 6. SUV — Build, Code & Light It Up
February 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build your own robotic SUV and turn it into a programmable, light-up vehicle! Students explore vehicle design, motor control, and coding while adding realistic features.
Take Home 🎁 A Working SUV Robots 🤖
Students Will:
🛠️ Build Your SUV — Assemble a working robotic SUV and explore how its parts work together.
💻 Program Your Vehicle — Code the SUV to control its movement and behavior.
💡 Add LED Lights — Create realistic headlights, turn signals, and tail lights.
🚦 Code the Lights — Program the LEDs to work with the vehicle's movements.
🔧 Test & Improve — Experiment with different configurations and see how design and programming affect your SUV.
A fun project that combines robotics, coding, vehicle design, and real-world features!
🤖 7. Smart Robots with Sensors — Sense, Respond & Automate
March 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Take robotics to the next level by building smart systems that can sense their surroundings and respond to inputs! Students explore how sensors are used in real-world automation.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Touch-Activated Gate & RFID-Controlled Gate 🤖
Students Will:
🚪 Touch-Activated Gate — Build and program a gate that opens when a touch sensor is activated.
📡 Explore RFID Technology — Build an RFID scanner and discover how robots can identify and respond to RFID cards or tags.
🔐 RFID-Controlled Gate — Program the gate to open when an authorized RFID tag is detected.
🧠 Combine Sensors — Integrate the RFID scanner and touch sensor to create a smarter, multi-input gate system.
💻 Code & Test — Program the system, experiment with different configurations, and troubleshoot as you make your automated gate work.
A hands-on introduction to sensors, automation, and smart robotics—where kids learn how robots can sense, decide, and respond!
🚀 8. Smart Coin Counter — Build, Code & Calculate
April 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build a smart robotic coin counter that can detect coins, keep track of the total, and display the amount on an LCD screen. This project introduces kids to sensors, programming, and real-world automation.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Smart Coin Counting Robot 🤖
Students Will:
🛠️ Build the Coin Counter — Assemble a working system that detects and counts coins.
💻 Program the Counter — Write code to track the number and value of coins.
🧮 Calculate the Total — Program the robot to automatically add up the total amount.
📺 Display the Results — Show the running total on an LCD screen.
🔧 Test & Improve — Experiment with different configurations and test your system for accuracy.
A fun real-world robotics project that combines building, coding, sensors, math, and automation!
💪🤖 9. Pull-Up Robot — Build, Code & Count
May 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build a fun Pull-Up Robot that tracks and displays the number of pull-ups on an LCD screen! Students combine robotics, coding, and counting to create an interactive fitness-themed project.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Pull-up Robot 🤖
Students Will:
🛠️ Build the Robot — Assemble the pull-up counting system and explore how it works.
💻 Program the Counter — Write code to detect and count each pull-up.
🔢 Track Your Progress — The robot automatically keeps count as you complete each pull-up.
📺 Display the Results — Show the total number of pull-ups on an LCD screen.
🧠 Test & Improve — Experiment with the system and make adjustments for accurate counting.
A creative hands-on project that brings together robotics, coding, sensors, and real-world problem-solving!
🎯 10. Laser Target Game — Build, Code & Challenge
June 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build your own interactive laser target game where quick thinking and accuracy earn points! Students design and program a game that combines lights, timing, coding, and electronics.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Laser Target Game Robot 🤖
Students Will:
🎯 Build the Game — Create a laser target system with multiple LEDs that light up as targets.
💡 Hit the Target — Aim the laser at the randomly lit LED before the target changes to score points.
💻 Program the Challenge — Code the timing, random target selection, scoring, and game logic.
🚀 Enhance Your Game — Experiment with new configurations and features to make the game more challenging and exciting.
🏆 Test Your Skills — Play, improve your accuracy, and challenge your friends!
A fast-paced robotics project that combines coding, electronics, problem-solving, and a whole lot of fun!
🚜 11. Smart Excavator — Build, Code & Control
July 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Get ready to operate your own robotic excavator! Students build a working excavator, program its movements, and then take it further by adding Bluetooth control.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Smart Excavator Robot 🤖
Students Will:
🛠️ Build an Excavator — Assemble a working robotic excavator and explore how its different parts create movement.
💻 Program the Movements — Code the excavator to control its different functions and experiment with different configurations.
📱 Add Bluetooth Control — Upgrade the excavator so it can be controlled wirelessly.
🎮 Control & Experiment — Use Bluetooth commands to operate the excavator and test its capabilities.
🚀 Enhance Your Design — Make improvements and explore how robotics, coding, and wireless control work together.
A hands-on project that combines mechanical design, programming, Bluetooth technology, and interactive control!
🌐🚗 12. Web-Controlled Smart Car — Build, Code & Drive
August 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build your own smart robotic car and control it remotely through the web! Students explore how robotics, coding, wireless communication, and app design come together to create a connected vehicle.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Web Controlled Robot Car 🤖
Students Will:
🛠️ Build the Smart Car — Assemble a working robotic car and explore how its components work together.
💻 Program the Car — Write code to control the car's movement and respond to commands.
📱 Design the Control App — Create an interface for controlling the vehicle remotely.
🌐 Control It Over the Web — Send commands to your car through a web-based app and see your code in action.
🚀 Test & Improve — Experiment with controls, make changes, and enhance your smart car.
A fun introduction to connected robotics where kids experience how code, apps, and the web can control a real-world robot!
🅿️🤖 13. Smart Parking Garage Management System — Build, Code & Automate
September 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build a smart parking garage system that can detect cars entering and leaving, automatically track available spaces, and manage parking capacity. Students explore how sensors, robotics, coding, and automation are used in real-world systems.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Smart Parking Garage Management Robot 🤖
Students Will:
🚗 Build the Parking System — Create a robotic garage entrance with an automated gate.
🚪 Detect Cars — Use sensors to detect when a car enters or exits the garage.
🔢 Track Parking Spaces — Program the system to keep an accurate count of occupied and available spaces.
💻 Code the Automation — Write the logic that controls the gate and updates the parking count.
🧠 Test & Improve — Try different configurations, troubleshoot, and enhance the system.
A real-world robotics challenge that combines sensors, coding, automation, and problem-solving to create a smart parking solution!
🎵🤖 14. Smart MP3 Player — Build, Code & Create
October 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build your own programmable MP3 player and learn how technology stores, accesses, and plays digital music! Students combine electronics, coding, and an SD card to create an interactive music player.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Smart MP3 Player Robot 🤖
Students Will:
🎶 Build Your MP3 Player — Assemble a working music player with an SD card for storing music.
💾 Explore Digital Storage — Learn how an SD card stores and provides access to music files.
💻 Program Music Controls — Code the player to select and play different tracks.
⏯️ Add Interactive Controls — Program features such as play, pause, track selection, and fast-forward.
🚀 Test & Customize — Experiment with the controls and enhance the player with your own ideas.
A fun electronics and coding project that turns programming into a real, interactive music experience!
🌱💧 15. Smart Irrigation System — Build, Code & Automate
November 2027: Tuesdays 6PM-7PM & Saturdays 1PM-2PM (4 one-hour classes)
Build a smart irrigation system that knows when plants need water! Students use sensors to detect rain and soil moisture and program the system to automatically turn irrigation on when needed.
Take Home 🎁 A Working Smart Irrigation System Robot 🤖
Students Will:
🌧️ Detect Rain — Use a sensor to determine when it's raining and adjust the irrigation system accordingly.
🌱 Measure Soil Moisture — Explore how sensors can tell when soil is dry and plants need water.
💧 Automate Irrigation — Build and program a system that automatically starts watering when conditions require it.
💻 Code the System — Program the logic that connects sensor readings to the irrigation system.
🔧 Experiment & Improve — Try different configurations and test how your smart system responds to changing conditions.
A real-world STEM project that combines sensors, coding, automation, and environmental awareness to create a smarter way to water plants!
🎯 Why Join Our Project-based Robotics Program?
🔧 Build-A-Robot Workshop
Kids build their own mini robot while learning about important parts such as motors, microcontrollers, sensors, and power systems. It’s a fun way for kids to see how robots come to life and understand how they work.
🏆 Take-home Robot
Kids take home a robot or STEM project they built themselves
🛠 Tinker Time with Robots
Kids get hands-on with real robots and interactive STEM models. They can experiment with buttons and controllers to make robots move, spin, and perform different actions—encouraging creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving.
🧪 Explore STEM Through Hands-On Activities
Kids explore science, technology, and math through interactive activities, puzzles, experiments, and creative building challenges that make learning fun and exciting for everyone.
🤖 Hands-On Robot Building
Build and assemble robots using real components while learning basic engineering and problem-solving skills.
🧠 Spark Curiosity & Creativity
Encourage imagination, critical thinking, and curiosity through hands-on exploration and design challenges.
⏱️ Short, Fun, Focused
Engaging workshops designed to fit your schedule—high-impact learning in a short amount of time while having an absolute BLAST!