Programming the robot buggy with the BBC micro:bit

Work as a team to program the robot buggy so that it can navigate a maze path

This is one of a series of resources to support the use of the BBC micro:bit in Design and Technology lessons.

Programmable robotic systems are becoming an important part of industrial developments in Design and Technology. Robots are now being developed that can sense changes in their surroundings and respond accordingly.

In this unit of learning, learners will use the BBC micro:bit to develop a robotic buggy that can successfully navigate a maze or path.

Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links

In this activity, learners will work as a team to program the robot buggy so that it can navigate a maze path.

The activity sheet includes teachers’ notes, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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