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Peterborough Pick n Mix: Computing and Robotics

  • Dates: 15 April 2024, 18:00 - 19:15
  • Cost: Free
  • Venue: Bewiched Coffee Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1HJ
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Peterborough Pick and Mix is delivered to you by ARU Peterborough. Our team of lecturers will share their knowledge and expertise in a range of 30-minute workshops offering an insight into everyday topics.

This session will explore the inner workings of computers through interactive games and the mechanics of robotics through building a robot arm.

Bits and Bytes Demystified: Understanding Computer Functionality

A captivating journey into the inner workings of computers through the lens of interactive games! In this hands-on activity, participants will engage with games like Turing Tumble, Codebreaker, and Turing Machine to unravel the mysteries of computer operations in a fun and dynamic way.

Understanding Robotics

By the end of this engaging interactive journey, participants will emerge with an understanding of the mechanics of robotics and a firsthand experience of this dynamic engineering topic, with a particular emphasis on control systems. Brace yourself to elevate your understanding of Mechatronic Engineering as we delve into the intricacies of the Robot Arm!

  • Dates: 15 April 2024, 18:00 - 19:15
  • Cost: Free
  • Venue: Bewiched Coffee Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1HJ
Book via Eventbrite