MI Robotics hosted its first annual summer camp for future robotics enthusiasts! Approximately 15 middle-schoolers joined us for a week-long competition exercise of designing, building, and controlling their robots in a competition exercise that was fun for everyone! In today's rapidly evolving world, skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity are indispensable. Our camp is designed to foster these essential skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
I ultimately got into robotics because for me, it was the best way to study intelligence. ~ Sebastian Thrun
Additionally, our camp sparks a passion for STEM, blending education with enthusiasm. It proved to be both inspirational and impactful, fostering a community of curious and dedicated learners.
And finally, our instructors are more than teachers; they're mentors from competition team coaches and robotics enthusiasts with extensive experience in building robots. Deeply passionate about education, they offer personalized support, ensuring each camper learns in a nurturing and engaging setting, helping every participant reach their highest potential.
The City of Mercer Island hosted their Summer Celebration on 13 July 2024, starting at 10am with a community parade at Mercerdale Park. It was a full day of community events including touch-a-truck, food trucks, art vendors, community booths, live music, and kids activities. Additionally, MI Robotics was there with their competition robot, Harmony, providing an opportunity for future robot engineers and enthusiasts to see it in action. They shared information about the program, amped them up on the future and excitement of STEM, and helped kids make a doodlebot of their own!
Mercer Island celebrates Earth Day annually by promoting environmental practices and activities to raise general awareness of local sustainability resources. MI Robotics recycled our shipping materials into handmade seedpaper to promote biodiversity and engineered a way to turn cardboard into seed starters. Our robotics team handed these out during the fair and demonstrated the process.