Robotics & STEM

Kits, boards, competitions.

A reference archive covering educational robotics hardware, coding kits, and STEM competition formats used by students in Poland — from first builds to national-level events.

LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot build

Robotics & STEM resources

LEGO Mindstorms NXT at FIRST LEGO League

LEGO Mindstorms EV3 — What It Covers and Where It Falls Short

A breakdown of the EV3 kit's sensor range, brick programming, and where it fits in school robotics curricula for ages 10–16.

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VEX Robotics Competition robot

VEX Robotics Competitions — Format, Age Groups, and How Polish Teams Qualify

An overview of VEX IQ and VEX EDR event structures, qualification pathways, and what judges assess during design interviews.

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Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller board

Arduino vs Raspberry Pi for Student Projects — A Practical Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of both boards across cost, complexity, available sensors, and typical classroom and maker use cases.

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Scope of this archive

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Robotics kit reviews

Detailed notes on hardware specs, included sensors, age suitability, and compatibility with standard programming environments.

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Coding board comparisons

Structured comparisons of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and similar boards used in school and maker contexts.

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Competition formats

Overviews of FIRST LEGO League, VEX, and WRO competition structures, with notes on qualification and judging criteria.

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Maker education

Coverage of fab-lab access, school robotics clubs, and extracurricular STEM programs operating in Polish cities.

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Curriculum context

Notes on how specific kits align with the Polish national curriculum, particularly informatics and technology subjects.

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Build resources

Links to verified documentation, official kit manuals, and open-source lesson plans referenced in reviewed materials.

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