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Pictoblox robotic – Basic of robotics (teachers)

Yann KIDSHAKER
Yann KIDSHAKER 19 mars 2026

Basics of Robotics

Objectives

After this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Write a script to control the movement of Quarky robot using the keys on their device.
  • Explain the concept of Control flow in coding and formulate it in their script to build a project.
Introduction

This session introduces students to the world of robotics, especially programming of robotics by having them write a script to control the movement of Quarky robot inside the PictoBlox environment. This session also required the students to connect their Quarky robots wirelessly with the help of Bluetooth, so that the robot can be controlled remotely.

Learning of control flow in coding is also a pivotal part of this session as this flow will enable control of different movements in the Quarky robot by pressing of different keys.

Activity

Controlling the movement of the Quarky robot, wirelessly with the arrow keys of your device.

Teaching Resources
PicoBlox Code
Title Description File
Basics of Robotics Controlling the movement of the Quarky robot, wirelessly with the arrow keys of your device. https://ai.thestempedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Session15_Basics-of-Robotics.sb3
Timeline
Title Approximate Duration Procedure Reference Material
Introduction to robotics 5
  1. Explain about the field of robotics and how it affects each and every other field, give example of movie irobot.
 Lecture Slide
Explanation of control flow in coding 10
  1. Provide a detailed explanation about control flow in coding using the flowchart and the script used in controlling the Quarky robot.
 Lecture Slide
Activity: Wirelessly Controlled Robot 20
  1. Demonstrate the procedure given in the  Basics of Robotics Activity Sheet to the students.
  2. Ask the students to follow the instructions to create the project.
  3. At the end of the activity, the teacher must check if all the students have created the project and provide feedback accordingly.
  Lecture Slide, PictoBlox File and

Activity Sheet
Concluding the session 5
  1. Make sure that all the students save their script properly before closing PictoBlox.
  2. Give a summary of the points covered in the lecture.
 Lecture Slide
Things to Remember
Before Class
  1. Make sure each PC has the latest version of PictoBlox installed and running.
  2. Make sure all the Quarky robots are in working condition and are fully charged.
  3. Make sure all the Quarky robots have a working USB cable with them. If you are using Bluetooth to connect Quarky with PictoBlox, make sure that you have downloaded the PictoBlox Link and it stays well connected.
  4. Make sure that all the devices running PictoBlox has a working webcam as well as bluetooth.
During Class
  1. If the students are unable to find a block, point them to the color of the block on the block palette.
After Class
  1. Make sure students save their codes/scripts.
  2. Make sure they shut down the PC/Laptops.
  3. Make sure they return Quarky and USB cable in good condition.