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By Spencer BaumMiddle School STEM Teacher
Upper school robotics had an unforgettable week! We recently welcomed two special guests, Joel Finn from Polymaker, and Sam Prentice, creator of a hugely popular robotics and 3D printing YouTube channel, and participant in the droid and puppetry team for “Star Wars: Episode IX.”
Sam introduced our students to Battle Racers, his fast-growing robotics game that features 3D-printed drivers mounted on racing tanks. The students got to see the bots in action and even battle using two custom-built Bosque School Battle Racers!
Joel and Sam generously left behind complete kits and step-by-step instructions so that our robotics students can now design, 3D print, and build their own racers. This hands-on project connects perfectly with what students are already doing in class, where we combine electronics and circuit design with computer-aided design modeling and 3D printing.
Thanks to the 10 state-of-the-art 3D printers donated by Polymaker last spring, our students are learning not just how to build robots, but how to innovate at the intersection of engineering, design, and technology.
