Weekend Build-A-Robot Workshop

Gain the ability to write actual code and use real world building techniques/tools to build and wire-up *your very own robotic arm!

How It Works:

The Multi-Axis Arm workshop is broken up into 4 different levels. Each level is designed to be one to three sessions long depending upon the builder. Each builder progresses through the levels at their own pace. Every workshop ticket includes a 4 hour session with hands-on and online instructions from both fellow builders and our instructors. There is no rigid schedule or start date for a particular level or workshop. You may start and continue on any workshop date or time as you wish; you make your own schedule.

Level 1​

Get out of the house and prepare to experience the magic of building your own technology. Build a real multi-axis robotic arm capable of picking up and moving objects, such as your favorite beverage container. This exciting excursion from Build A Robot Workshop includes:

• The joy of building *your robot through fun team building and game like instructions

• Transport yourself to an island adventure while gaining the ability to read schematics using our map style schematics

• Watch as you bring your new creation to life

• Operate a real laser cutter and etch your name on *your robot (Sunnyvale Location Only)

Level 2

Continue your journey through the maze of technology and conquer your fears of coding. ​Discover the joy of commanding *your robotic arm around and maneuvering through obstacles. This amazing adventure from Build A Robot Workshop includes:

• ​Name your own islands as you progress through the code

• Navigate and command your robotic arm to different locations to pick up and move objects around it

• Write your own code and watch as your robotic arm follows your commands

Level 3

Venture on and continue honing your new found tech skills as you build *your own physical robot controller.​ Your controller takes your physical inputs and turns them into robot instructions for your robot to instantaneously copy your every move. This thrilling expedition from Build A Robot Workshop includes:

• ​Build *your own robot command controller and watch as your robot mimics your exact movements

• Return to the island adventure to navigate and wire-up the new electronic components

• Create new code so that your robot can understand your movements

Level 4

Brave the wild once again as you return to the island adventure to finish what you started. Turn *your robot arm into a scorpion capable ​of picking up your favorite beverage container and handing it to you. This electrifying experience from Build A Robot Workshop includes:

• ​Transform the head of *your robot arm into a scorpion grapple and pick up objects

• Complete your island excursion and finish wiring-up the rest of the components

• Create new code to control the scorpion grapple

• Build skills and permanent connections through soldering

What age(s) is the workshop for?

This workshop is designed for ages 10 and up. If you believe your child under the age of 10 can sit still and comprehend basic building concepts, you are welcome to sign them up; however, you must stay at the workshop with them. Please note this is not a child care facility and every builder must behave or they will be asked to leave.

What to bring?

• Snack or sack lunch. Food and drinks will Not be provided during workshop.

• It is advised that you bring your own computer, mac os or windows, so that we can help set up your coding software

• Batteries. *Your Multi-Axis Arm robot will require 8-AA batteries and 1-9V. battery. The workshop will have batteries that you may borrow for the workshop.

What does the ticket cost include?

Each workshop ticket purchase includes one four hour session. Every builder must begin at level 1 and complete the workshop levels in order. Each level is self paced per the builder. Workshops are run as multi-level, meaning that there will be builders working on different levels at the same time.

*You must purchase a multi-axis arm robot for use during your first session. Complete robot kits will be sold at the workshop for $99.99 and include all the necessary parts for levels 1 - 4.