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LEGO-Mindstorms-VHS-Workshop

Lego Mindstorms Workshop –
Robot programming

07th December 2024 – VHS Garching

After a short demonstration, the workshop coaches will introduce the participants to the development environment of a robot based on a kit of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3-System, using a graphical user interface to program the robot itself. The participants will work together with models and laptops brought along by our LEGO Coaches.

Prerequisite:  Familiarity with the PC, programming knowledge not required.

Who can participate? Young people from 10-15 years. Registration is required for the workshop.

Registration and more Information: VHS Nord

When: 07th December 2024, 10:00 – 12:30 am

Where: Volkshochschule Garching

Technik-Workshop-Putzroboter-Workshop-VHS-Unterschleissheim

CLEANING ROBOT WORKSHOP
FOR YOUNG TINKERER

10th May 2025 – VHS Garching

In the workshop, a Cleaning Robot is assembled within 6 work steps and moved independently with the help of an integrated DC motor. The Cleaning Robot consists of a brush and a self-built attachment by the tinkerer Bastian Dolde from Dolde Engineering. Once the batteries are inserted, the electric circuit is closed and the little machines immediately start moving.

Who can participate? Children from the age of 7. Registration is required for the workshop.

Registration and more Information: VHS Nord

When: 10th May 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 am

Where: Volkshochschule Garching

News and Press Clippings

Technology workshops at the electronica fair

Oktober 
2024 
 – München 

On Friday, November 15, 2024, school students can actively try out the latest technologies at various technology and programming workshops at the electronica fair. A 6-hour MAKEATHON is available for students. Participation is free of charge. ....  Learn more

Exploring STEM with EDUDEMOS Demonstrators

September 
2024 
 – Garching near München 

The EU co-funded research project EDUDEMOS is developing an innovative modular demonstrator system. The aim is to simplify access to various technologies, particularly in vocational education, through simple and cost-effective demonstrators. The first phase focuses on the exciting topics of renewable energy...  Read more

Work vs. Vacation: Developing prototypes in four days

März 
2024 
 – Gran Canaria 

For one week, the capital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, was transformed into a laboratory for sustainable living. This year, over 900 participants aged between 6 and 66+ gathered for the SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON to experience the fun of technology together... Read more

NO MORE TALKING –
LET'S TAKE ACTION!

Although climate change and environmental protection are discussed, talked about and protested about in many places, the responsibilities are mostly just shifted back and forth.

To counter this perceived self-paralysis, we launched the “SMART GREEN ISLAND” project at the end of 2016 to drive sustainable projects forward.

Solar Golf Car

Plastix

Students work on solutions against plastic pollution of the oceans.

Make­athon 2024

At the innovation festival “SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON” students meet international companies to jointly solve sustainable Industry Challenges.

... and much more

More Information about our sustainable Technology Projects can be found here.