EduRob - Educational Robotics in Styria

Graz University of Technology has been successfully involved in the field of educational robotics (the use of robots as an educational tool for teaching maths, computer science, natural sciences and technology) since 2007. In addition to the successful organisation of international robotics tournaments (RoboCup World Championship 2009, RoboCupJunior Austrian Open 2013), Graz University of Technology offers a range of support measures for schools, teachers and pupils. The steadily growing number of schools integrating robotics into lessons, the positive feedback from pupils and teachers, the excellent cooperation with schools and other educational institutions in Styria, the success stories and careers of former participants in robotics competitions for young talents and the continuously growing number of participants in these annual competitions are proof of the success of the Educational Robotics Initiative, which is largely supported by TU Graz. The aim now is to continue on this successful path, to realise concrete plans for the coming years and to develop new concepts and ideas in the field of educational robotics.