Robotics MakersAges 9–13CoreFree trial available
micro:bit Robotics Lab
Program sensors and motors, first in a simulator, then on a real micro:bit if you have one.
- Sessions
- 10
- Each session
- 75 minutes
- Format
- Small live group
- Language
- EN
About this course
Robotics without the barrier of expensive hardware. Every session runs in the micro:bit simulator, so a child with only a laptop can complete the whole course. Families who own a micro:bit flash their programs to the physical board and see the same code light up in their hands.
What your child will be able to do
- Read a sensor value and act on it
- Control motor output with a written plan
- Design, test and revise a small robot behaviour
- Describe an input → process → output system
Before starting
- Some block-coding experience is helpful but not required
What you need at home
- Laptop or desktop computer
- Optional: BBC micro:bit v2 and USB cable
No hardware purchase is required — everything runs in the browser.
Safety notes
If using a physical kit, an adult should supervise battery handling and keep small components away from younger siblings. Never connect a micro:bit to mains power.
Tools used
micro:bitMakeCodeSimulator