Summer schools at UL

At the University of Ljubljana, two summer schools were organized to address different educational levels, demonstrating the adaptability of the GEMS Project across age groups and learning capabilities.

The second summer school was held for high school students in a small-group setting. The program focused on the implementation of a wirelessly controlled mobile robot, with particular attention to managing task difficulty and progressive learning. Students successfully designed, assembled, and controlled robotic systems, showing that, when supported by appropriately structured activities, high school students in small groups can perform tasks comparable to those typically assigned at university level.

The third summer school was designed for elementary school students and employed specially adapted GEMS learning equipment with an emphasis on the mechanical aspects of mobile robots. Activities were carefully structured into small, guided steps. While students required close guidance during hands-on work, they demonstrated a strong ability to understand technical explanations and core mechanical concepts.

Together, these summer schools highlighted the flexibility of the GEMS Project in supporting robotics and mechatronics education across multiple educational stages, from early technical exposure to more advanced system implementation.