Kids & Family

Free Robotics Program At Ardmore Library

Kids can learn about robotics, coding, programming, and more at this free event being held next week.

ARMDORE, PA – A lot of kids are interested in robots and computers and all the cool, cutting edge technology. But those topics are complex and can be difficult to break into.

Luckily, the Ardmore Free Library is hosting an event that will help kids get familiar with the ever growing tech world.

From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the library, Philadelphia based robotics company LocoRobo for will be at the library for a night of coding, robotics and drones.

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Attendees will learn about robots in the real-world, sensor technology, locomotion, how drones fly, and coding robot behaviors.

The night will begin with a presentation on robotics followed by interactive robotics session and drone science lesson where kids can fly the drone. Attendees will also have a chance to code the lights, motion and sounds of the drone, as well as draw shapes with the robots and even create songs.

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The event is for kids 9 through 13. Children must be accompanies by a parent or guardian to attend.

To register, call (610) 642-5187 or visit library.

Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops or iPAD/iPhone for connecting to the robots.

Also, attendees can get information on LocoRobo’s 2017 Main Line Summer Camp, "Modern Robotics," taking place at the Haverford School July 31 through Aug. 4.

LocoRobo Innovations Inc. offers a world of technically rigorous, self-paced curriculum, high-quality robotics and sensor hardware, and cutting-edge mobile and web software apps. Its instructors engage children in hands-on, experiential learning and guide them to develop high proficiency technology skills to succeed in their future careers

The Ardmore Free Library is located at 108 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore.

Image via Dan Ruscoe, Flickr Commons

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