MRT 472 · Student project showcase
Creative robots.
Real-world ideas.
Discover how young makers turn everyday problems into robot projects. Find inspiration, ask questions, and develop an idea of your own.
6 project examples · 5 video demonstrations
Explore student creations
Start with a problem, explore the prototype, then consider what you would improve. Select a video to watch it on YouTube.
PROJECT 01
AI Smart White Cane
Designed to support people with vision impairments. The prototype combines object recognition and text reading in a cane-shaped robot.
According to Robot Class, the Australian team received the Creative AI Robot Award at IYRC 2019 and showcased the project at the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City, USA, in 2019.
How could a robot turn information from a camera into useful spoken feedback?
PROJECT 02
Robot Dog for Elderly Care
A companion robot concept for older people living alone. Ultrasonic and infrared sensors monitor movement, while a matrix display and sounds express simple responses. The project proposes an emergency alert after a period without movement.
Robot Class reports a gold medal in the 2022 International Robot Competition.
How could you distinguish resting from a situation that needs attention? Test alerts with a simulated button; never call emergency services during a classroom test.
PROJECT 03
Medical Rescue Drone
A rescue concept combining a tracked ground platform, a charging facility, and a drone with a robot arm to explore difficult environments.
Robot Class reports a bronze medal in the 2022 International Robot Competition.
Which jobs suit a ground robot, and which suit a flying robot?
PROJECT 04
Self-Driving Car with Machine Learning
A student project exploring vision recognition and machine learning to control a model car.
The source page describes a Creative AI Robot Award, but does not specify a year for this project.
How would changing lighting affect a model trained to recognize a route?
PROJECT 05
Explorer Climber Robot
A mobile robot concept for exploring harsh terrain where human access may be difficult.
Robot Class reports a silver medal in the creative robot event at IYRC 2019 in South Korea.
Compare wheels, tracks, and climbing mechanisms on the same obstacle.
PROJECT 06
Smart Baby Cradle
A student concept that responds to crying with a song, a rotating mobile, gentle rocking, and a proposed move toward a parent.
Robot Class describes the Australian entry to the Creative Maker Challenge at IYRC 2017 in Malaysia.
How can you demonstrate this sequence with a doll and a model cradle? This is a classroom prototype, not an infant-care device.