Battle Bots
Students work in teams to design, build and battle their own remote-control robots as they step into the role of real engineers. Through hands-on problem solving, creativity and applied STEM knowledge, they develop skills in mechanical design, forces and motion, and electronics, all building towards a final Battle Bot Competition.

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Mechanical Design & Construction
Students design and construct a Battle Bot chassis from modular materials, learning how joint types, structure and ground clearance determine whether a robot survives contact in the arena.
02
Forces, Friction & Motion
Participants investigate stress, friction, inertia and torque through demonstrations and simulations, then apply each concept directly to the performance of their own robot.
03
Electronics & Control Systems
Learners install PCBs, batteries, motors and servos, and discover how a remote control transmits data to the robot's “brain” to produce controlled movement and attack mechanisms.
04
Testing, Iteration & the Scientific Method
Through fair testing and recorded observations, students identify weaknesses in their designs and make evidence-based improvements, developing the patient, methodical mindset that defines real engineering work. 
05
Teamwork & Engineering Communication
Working in teams of three to four, students allocate roles, justify their design decisions using technical vocabulary, and manage a project from first sketch through to competition day.

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