Programming and robotics

a technological inclusion tool

Abstract

The use of robotic systems in the modern world is increasing, because it allows complex and even impossible tasks for human beings to be efficiently and accurately developed. Furthermore, a robotic system is multidisciplinary with constant evolution, since it involves different technological and engineering fields. In order to provide a technological inclusion scenario, “Universidade Católica Dom Bosco’s Programming and Robotics” extension project aims to instigate interest in technological areas in elementary and high school. To this end, it has provided theoretical and practical classes, for over 10 years, in partnership with public and private schools, developing instruction activities and experiments that provide classic concepts of engineering, physics, English, text interpretation, mathematics and information technology in a practical way through LEGO kits and programming languages. During its trajectory, the project reached more than 1000 students directly and indirectly, instigating knowledge that helped in professional choices, providing unique opportunities, since education like this is only possible in specialized schools with relatively inaccessible cost. With free availability, the project serves all elementary and high school students in the municipality of Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.