2025 STEAM EXPO

PROJECT SUMMARY

For this project, we built a robotic car using LittleBits and designed a ramp from scratch. We wanted to test how we could use our engineering and problem-solving skills to make the car move smoothly up and down the ramp. We used materials like cardboard, paint, and creativity to bring the whole setup to life.

WHY?

We love robotics and wanted to build something that moves. It was fun to use LittleBits to make our car come to life! We also wanted to practice our engineering skills by designing and building a real ramp for the car to drive on.

HOW?

We started by building the car with LittleBits, using wheels, motors, and a power switch. Then, we worked on the ramp using cardboard and foam. We painted it blue and red to make it stand out and tested different angles until the car could drive up and down safely. We had to fix some parts and try again when it didn’t work right away.

WHAT?

We learned that engineering takes a lot of patience and teamwork. If one part isn’t working, you have to look at the whole system to fix it. We also learned how to test and improve our design, and how motors and wheels work together to move the car.

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SO WHAT?

This project helped us understand how real engineers work. We used critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork to solve a problem and build something that works. It also showed us that robotics and engineering can be fun and exciting!

WHAT'S NEXT?

Next time, we want to add sensors to make the car stop on its own or turn when it gets to the edge. We’d also like to build a longer or higher ramp and maybe try racing two robotic cars!

REFERENCES & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We used our own ideas to build the ramp and program the car. Thanks to our teacher for helping us with the materials and giving us space to try and improve.

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