Autor(s):

Neda Chehlarova, Institute of Robotics “St. Ap. and Gospeller Matthew” - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria, nedachehlarova@ir.bas.bg

https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0711

Abstract:

    Results of short training sessions conducted in August 2023 on building robots with the LEGO Spike Prime Set are presented. Participants of different age, gender and professional field took part in them. During the STEM session, the trainees went through an engineering cycle - planning, constructing, programming, testing, debugging. The participants' work steps and some problems they encountered are described. The results of the interviews conducted before and after constructing and programming regarding their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards working with robotic systems are analyzed. Such short trainings are suitable for technical inclusion, through practical application of basic principles of mechatronics and programming to people without technical training.

Keywords:

STEM; LEGO; Robotic Systems; Engeneering; Programming; Short Training; Key Competence;

Received:

08-08-2025

Accepted:

15-12-2025

Published:

29-12-2025

Cite (APA style):

Chehlarova, N. (2025). Exploring Engineering Skills when Working with Lego Robots, Science Series "Innovative STEM Education", volume 07, ISSN: 2683-1333, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, pp. 137-144, DOI: https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0711

PDF file address:

http://www.math.bas.bg/vt/stemedu/books/07/STEM.2025.0711.pdf