Coding and AI Academy: Autonomous Robotics with Take-Home Bot

Price: Starting at $4,599
Age: 13 - 18
Skill Level: Beginner–Advanced
Format: iD Tech Academies | Small-Group, On-Campus
Duration: Two-week program

About This Course

Dive into the world of autonomous robotics with the Sphero RVR, a durable, versatile, programmable robot that's ready to go right out of the box. Designed with customization in mind, the Sphero RVR has many built-in sensors, a professional-level control system, and a powerful motor paired with all-terrain treads. Using the Raspberry Pi, you'll create industry-standard location tracking algorithms that will drive the robot into the future. This hands-on robotics and engineering experience will set you on track to create the next generation of self-driving vehicles or build robots that will explore the frontiers of Space.

Topics Covered

Interact with the physical world through an advanced suite of sensors
Be able to utilize industry-standard autonomous driving methods to control the robot
Create computer algorithms

Premier University Locations

Experience this course at one of the world's leading universities—campuses that inspire teens to look to their future in college and beyond. This course is held on campus at:

MIT
Stanford

Portfolio-Boosting Diploma & Transcript

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech diploma and course transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.

Learn from the best.

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. With 23 years of experience, we know there's no replacement for the best teacher. It's no surprise that iconic companies like Google, EA, Microsoft, and Disney hire the same talent we do. Our iD Certified instructors possess the whole package of skills that top employers seek.

100% USA-based, adult instructors
Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU
Rigorous background and reference checks
Robust training programs and certification
Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sphero RVR?

Sphero RVR is a programmable, remote-controlled robot vehicle. Kids dive into robotics and coding, learning Scratch, Python, or JavaScript!

Why should my teen learn about robotics?

It’s no secret that working with hardware like Sphero or VEX provides excellent opportunities to learn to code, but did you know that robots can help boost kids’ math and science skills? Think of robotics as a potentially all-in-one STEM learning experience. Not only do kids step into engineers’ shoes as they build and program their robots, they’ll build their tech savvy along the way, and even get thinking about how science can solve real-world problems.

What college and career opportunities can this course lead to?

Robotics is an integral part of cutting-edge careers like aerospace engineering, computer science, and hardware design. If your child loves to tinker and would enjoy learning about STEM in a concrete way, their new robotics project could be just the thing to help them envision a future in one of these professions.

Is this course suitable for all skill levels?

Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.

What is the camp experience like?

At our on-campus programs, students get inspired by iconic architecture, learn in our next-gen labs, and get a taste of collegiate life. With our small classes, your child will progress at their own pace with the hottest software and hardware, while learning from carefully-vetted talent sought by companies like Google, Apple, EA, and Disney. They hire who we hire.

As the only STEM educator rooted in 23+ years of legendary camp traditions, we know that when learning is fun, kids and teens stick with it! At camp, students build relationships in a fun and inclusive campus setting, and in between sessions in the labs, can be found diving into high-energy outdoor games and video game tournaments, and bonding over legendary iD traditions like raffles, pie-your-instructor Fridays, and so much more.