Robot Entrepreneurs: Building Robots from Scratch to Showcase (New Short Course)
Robot Entrepreneurs
This short robotics course blends problem solving with curiosity and hands-on fun. You’ll develop practical coding skills, and gain experience with electronics and hardware - collaborating with others to transform imaginative concepts into functional, mobile creations. Each milestone will feel feel like a small celebration - and by the end you’ll be equipped, confident and eager to take on more advanced projects / courses.
This course will be delivered by -
QUB’s Dr. Fiona North
Robotics - Cool Creations & Careers
Robotics is a rapidly evolving field, with a wide range of exciting creations and job opportunities…. Check out the video above - and remember there are many routes into the field.
You’ve seen Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, right? Well, we’re not quite at that stage, but do check out the amazing robot animals in the video above…
About this Course
This short course will commence Thursday, January 15th, 2026 - recurring weekly, every Thursday from 17:00 to 18:00, extending over a duration of five weeks.
• Cost: Free
• Target Group: Entrants must be between 14 and 18 YOA
• Limited Availability: Places are limited to just 20 Spaces
You should register your interest as soon as possible to secure a spot!
We’ll be using both the IT Suite and the Board Room - in Focus on Family - to facilitate, and would extend an invite to the families of the entrants to join in on the experience.
For further information and/or to register, please contact Brendan Patterson via email at manager@focusonfamily.org.uk
