December’s Workshop focuses on movement and safety. Beginners connect motors to the hub and learn how to control speed, direction, and stopping on simple tracks, combining motors with colour sensors to trigger actions like slowing down at “warning” colours or stopping at a “red light.” They begin to see how small changes in code affect how smoothly and safely their robots move.

Advanced learners build on this by adding force sensors to simulate safety features such as bump detection, collision alerts, and emergency stops when a robot encounters an obstacle. They experiment with scenarios where the robot must react quickly and reliably to keep “passengers” and surroundings safe.

Both tracks emphasize real-world parallels to traffic systems, vehicle automation, and automotive safety, helping learners connect their projects to self-driving cars, factory robots, and everyday transportation systems.

Beginner Track – Motor Control & Path Programming

Beginners learn to connect motors and program vehicles to respond to colour-coded tracks, such as stopping at red and moving faster on green.

Advanced Track – Force Sensors in Vehicle Safety & Automation

Advanced learners explore the LEGO force sensor, building safety routines that simulate bumper systems and emergency responses.

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