Students from the Max Steenbeck High School inspire enthusiasm with robotics projects!

Students from the Max Steenbeck High School inspire enthusiasm with robotics projects!

As part of the advancing digitalization and the increasing importance of robotics and artificial intelligence in education, students from the Max Steenbeck High School in Cottbus recently presented an innovative robotics offer from the BTU College. This initiative aims to inspire young people for scientific and technical careers and prepare them for a digital future. The BTU reports this below b-tu.de.

In an exciting demonstration program, 15-year-old Pascal controlled a robot named Eddy. This humanoid robot features 23 degrees of freedom and 360 degree vision. Eddy can not only walk, but also wave and survey the surroundings. The older students Enya (17) and Johanna (16) also work with Ami, a humanoid robot that is able to detect human facial expressions and gestures. Ami can show contextual reactions and take on various personalities and facial expressions, which makes him potentially interesting as a neutral conversation partner in the nursing field.

New educational approaches in robotics

From the 2025/26 school year, BTU's DLR_School_Lab plans to offer new robotics experiences for school classes. As part of a station operation, small groups can get to know different robot models. Alternatively, it is possible to choose robot modules as a supplement to regular experimental offerings. A weekly robot group will also be set up for particularly interested students in order to promote intensive engagement with robot systems.

The responsible institutions such as the BTU and the DLR are convinced of the importance of these programs, which pursue a dual strategy: In addition to broad support, high-performing young people should be specifically supported. The offer is led by Prof. Dr. Peer Schmidt, Vice President of the BTU, and Dr. Christoph Pawek from DLR was recognized as outstanding and unique in Germany.

In addition to the robotics offering, the 12th SIA Robotool opened in the DLR School_Lab on November 6, 2024. This event aimed to give student teams from different high schools practical insights into robotics and programming. The participants received Lego Mindstorms sets and LabView licenses to promote enthusiasm for MINT careers, such as netzwerkzukunft.de reported.

The role of artificial intelligence in education

Nowadays, educational approaches are also changing due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Loud acebott.com Educational robotics is considered key to fostering future innovators. Hands-on learning with AI and robotics allows students to develop skills in programming, electronics and mechanical design. These approaches promote both interdisciplinary and problem-based learning.

A key aspect is the ability to create personalized learning experiences tailored to learners' progress and interests. Combining AI-powered teaching methods and project-based learning can encourage students to think innovatively and solve practical problems.

In summary, developments in robotics and AI are not only boosting the technical skills of young people, but are also enabling a fundamental change in the way education is delivered. These initiatives are critical to creating a new generation of professionals who can meet the challenges of the digital future.