Hamilton
McMaster University, John Hodgins Engineering Building
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON
Robots That Notice
November 21, 2026
11AM -3PM
WORKSHOP
Robots That Notice
Boys aged 8–17 are invited to build and code with LEGO SPIKE Prime! Beginners will program a robot that senses walls and stops on its own. Advanced students will use Python and Boolean logic to build reliable, sensor-driven robots. Both tracks learn to test and improve AI-generated code. All materials are free and no experience is needed. Space is limited, so register now!
November 21, 2026
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About this workshop
Continue the technology year with an exciting hands-on LEGO Robotics experience! Students will build on their coding and robotics skills using LEGO SPIKE Prime, exploring how robots use sensors, conditions, and programming logic to detect obstacles and respond to their surroundings.
Beginners will discover how robots make decisions using conditions, if/else statements, loops, and distance sensors as they build and program a robot that automatically stops before hitting a wall. Advanced learners will take their Python and engineering skills further by exploring Boolean logic, comparison operators, sensor accuracy, and error handling to develop robots that respond reliably to their environment.
Students will also explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist with coding and problem-solving. Rather than simply accepting AI-generated answers, they will test, review, and evaluate AI-generated rules and code to identify mistakes, improve accuracy, and determine whether their robots respond correctly.
Whether returning from last month or joining the program for the first time, students will have the opportunity to code, build, sense, predict, test, debug, measure, and improve their robotic creations.
Continue the technology year with an exciting hands-on LEGO Robotics experience! Students will build on their coding and robotics skills using LEGO SPIKE Prime, exploring how robots use sensors, conditions, and programming logic to detect obstacles and respond to their surroundings.
Beginners will discover how robots make decisions using conditions, if/else statements, loops, and distance sensors as they build and program a robot that automatically stops before hitting a wall. Advanced learners will take their Python and engineering skills further by exploring Boolean logic, comparison operators, sensor accuracy, and error handling to develop robots that respond reliably to their environment.
Students will also explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist with coding and problem-solving. Rather than simply accepting AI-generated answers, they will test, review, and evaluate AI-generated rules and code to identify mistakes, improve accuracy, and determine whether their robots respond correctly.
Whether returning from last month or joining the program for the first time, students will have the opportunity to code, build, sense, predict, test, debug, measure, and improve their robotic creations.
Advanced learners will take robotics further using Python programming, Boolean logic, and sensor calibration to develop reliable robotic systems. Students will explore Boolean values, comparison operators, and logical expressions using AND, OR, and NOT while learning how truth tables help verify programming decisions.
They will build and calibrate a LEGO SPIKE Prime robot, measure sensor accuracy, and program it to stop at a calculated distance. Students will also troubleshoot inaccurate or missing sensor readings, evaluate AI-generated safety rules, and identify programming errors that could affect their robot’s performance.
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Calgary
University of Calgary, School of Computer Science
2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB
Robots That Notice
November 21, 2026
1PM -5PM
Edmonton
NorQuest College
10215 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Robots That Notice
November 21, 2026
1PM-5PM
Windsor
University of Windsor, Erie Building
401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON
Robots That Notice
November 21, 2026
11AM-3PM
Ottawa
University of Ottawa
160 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Robots That Notice
November 21, 2026
10AM-2PM
Vancouver
Centre for Digital Media
685 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC
Robots That Notice
November 21, 2026
12PM-3PM
Brampton
Sheridan College, Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton, ON
Robots That Notice
November 21, 2026
11AM -3PM
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