Code meets the real world
Learners see how software decisions create movement, sensing and physical responses.
Robotics & Smart Systems
Block Coding & Robotics with Quarky
Learn block coding by building and programming a real Quarky robot. Across 40 age-appropriate sessions, students explore movement, sensors, automation and introductory AI through hands-on robotics projects in PictoBlox.
Grades4–5Age9–11LevelFoundationLearningProject-ledFormatKit-Based · Live Online
This Block Coding & Robotics course is designed for grades 4–5 and can be adapted to the learner's age, starting level and pace.
QuarkyPictoBloxBlock CodingSensorsRobotics
Why this program matters
Benefits that go beyond learning a tool.
The program is designed to help learners think, create and solve problems more independently - with projects that make progress visible.
Systems thinking
Projects connect inputs, logic and outputs so students understand how a complete system works.
Testing and troubleshooting
Hardware projects make iteration visible and build patience, observation and problem-solving.
Hands-on confidence
Learners move from assembling parts to explaining why the system behaves the way it does.
Who is this program for?
Grade helps us shortlist a course, but confidence, experience and interests matter too.
Grades 4–5 learners who want their first structured robotics pathwayBlock-coding learners ready to make code control a real robotStudents who enjoy movement, sensors, challenges and hands-on experimentation
By the end01 02 03 04
What should the learner actually be able to do?
Program Quarky using PictoBlox block coding
Control robot movement, lights, sound, sensors and servos
Use conditions and sensor feedback to create autonomous behaviour
Build, test and debug line-following and obstacle-avoidance challenges
Your robotics kit
Quarky Robotics Kit
One hands-on platform for block coding, movement, sensors and robotics challenges.
Quarky controller & robot platformMotors & wheelsUltrasonic distance sensingLine / IR sensingServo-based mechanismsLED matrix, sound & interactive outputs
The exact kit contents and activities used in class may be adapted by Robotronix™ for the learner’s age, batch and project plan.
Curriculum journey
A structured path from foundations to an independent build.
The exact pace can change with the learner, while the progression keeps concepts connected to practical outcomes rather than isolated lessons.
01Sessions 1–8
Code & Meet Your Robot
PictoBlox & block codingEvents, sequences and loopsLights, sound and interactive outputsFirst robot movements
02Sessions 9–16
Make It Move
Motor direction and speedTurns and timed movementMovement algorithmsDebugging robot behaviour
03Sessions 17–24
Sense the World
Input vs outputUltrasonic and line / IR sensingConditions and if / elseSensor calibration
04Sessions 25–32
Autonomous Robots
Sensor feedbackAutonomous navigationServo controlTesting and calibration
05Sessions 33–40
AI Robotics & Capstone
Age-appropriate AI recognitionRobot decisions and responsesCombine coding + sensors + movementPlan, test and present a capstone
What they'll build
Projects that turn concepts into visible outcomes.
Project examples can vary with level, but every learner should repeatedly plan, build, test and improve something that actually works.
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Line follower robot
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Obstacle avoidance robot
03
Sensor challenges
04
AI-assisted robotics capstone
05
Animated robot face
06
Light & sound robot
How learning works
Learn, build, test, debug, explain.
The mentor supports the thinking process without turning the class into a copy-along exercise. Learners are encouraged to make decisions, ask questions and improve their own work.
01Understand the idea02Build a working version03Test what happens04Debug and improve05Explain the result
Build Showcase milestone
Progress should be explainable - not just runnable.
Demonstrate a working Quarky robotics challenge—such as a line follower, obstacle avoider or capstone robot—and explain the block-code logic, sensor input, physical response and one improvement made during testing.
01What did I build?02How does it work?03What went wrong?04What did I change?05What would I improve next?
What comes next?
Explore all learning pathways A clear next step after this program.
Arduino Robotics is the natural next hardware pathway; learners may also continue with Python, 3D Design or other coding programs based on interest.
Questions about fit?
Is Block Coding & Robotics the right starting point?
Tell us the learner's grade, current experience and interests. We'll recommend this program - or a better starting point if there is one.