Robot Science Activities

Did you know that this week is National Robotics Week? I have a wonderful collection of robot science activities to share. Science with Robots was our final theme for this year’s Storybook Science series. Each of the activities was inspired by a children’s book. I get commissions for purchases made through the affiliate links in this post.

Robot Science Activities Inspired by Books

Start with robot toys that even toddlers can use. We were inspired by The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot to do some storytelling with HEXBUG robots for toddlers.

Grab some paper and pencil to design your own robot. Check out all of the robot books and activities inspired by Robots, Robots Everywhere! from Great Family Reads.

When you’re building a robot, it’s a good idea to learn about troubleshooting your bot. This activity from From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom pairs well with Boy + Bot.

Personalize your robot kit by making a robot cat inspired by The Robot and the Bluebird. This idea is from Kid Minds.

Apply some robotics concepts to learn about how some robots use hydraulics to move. Build a hydraulics elevator inspired by Elevator Magic. Teach Beside Me has the details.

A screen-free coding activity for preschoolers is the perfect way to introduce coding to kids. We were inspired by Are You My Mother? for this activity.

After reading Go, Otto, Go!, try this launching robot rocket activity from To Be A Kid Again.

Read Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete and make a robot like Robo Pete the Cat. JDaniel4’s Mom shows us how.

See more of our favorite robot books here.

More Robot Science Activities

We love experimenting with different robots and creating projects for them. Here are some of our favorites.

Be a robot and practice giving commands with our Robot Clean Up Game.

Make a robot that can draw. See our turkey drawbot for instructions.

Build a HEXBUG LEGO maze.

Try out these HEXBUG mazes and habitat ideas.

Make an LED robot toy. Glow in the dark paint makes in glow. A HEXBUG gives it power.

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