SMART CITY

Project Overview:

Students are tasked with designing, building, and programming a small-scale automated traffic management system using Lego Spark robots.

The project involves:

• Research: Students investigate real-world traffic issues and the role of automation in solving these problems.

• Design: Students sketch out different layouts for intersections or traffic lights and think about how their system can improve traffic flow.

• Build: Using Lego Spark robots, students create a physical model of an intersection or a series of intersections.

• Programming: Students program the robots to manage traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, or even emergency vehicle prioritisation.

• Iteration: They test their systems and make iterative improvements based on observations.

Learning Outcomes:

• STEM Skills: Programming, engineering, and systems thinking.

• Design Thinking: Understanding user needs (e.g., pedestrians, drivers) and creating solutions that meet those needs.

• Collaboration: Working in teams to tackle a complex problem.

• Prototyping: Building, testing, and refining ideas.