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Robotics is the core of what we do — and our device-free approach is the thread that connects everything else we take part in. It doesn't just work for students without a computer at home; it's just as approachable for anyone who's been left out of traditional tech education, including, most recently, older adults.

Core Program

Device-Free Robotics Lessons

Free, recurring robotics lessons for students with limited access to STEM enrichment. Each kit includes 45 mechanical parts and 42 barcode-programming cards — students build a working robot, then scan cards in sequence to program it, with no computer or internet required. Delivered in partnership with schools, libraries, and community centers.

Ages 8–18 45 parts · 42 cards 6-week curriculum Free for students
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Students building robots from EFMIGO kits
EFMIGO members at a community outreach event
Community & Outreach

STEM Fairs & Community Events

Beyond regular lessons, EFMIGO members represent the organization at STEM fairs, local outreach events, and community partnerships that widen the reach of accessible tech education.

Event demos School partnerships Volunteer-run
Seniors assembling robots at a senior center
New Initiative

Robotics for Healthy Aging

EFMIGO's newest curriculum brings the same hands-on, screen-free kits into senior centers and community programs, with lessons built around dementia-prevention research. Participants assemble a robot and build their own commands by sequencing and scanning barcode cards — engaging memory, sequential reasoning, and fine motor coordination without ever touching a keyboard.

Dementia-prevention focus No computer needed Senior centers
Curriculum

Inside the 6-week program

WEEK 1

Meet the kit

Students build their first robot from the 45-part kit and scan their first programming card to see it move.

WEEK 2

Sequencing

Students plan multi-step command sequences and learn to predict how the robot will respond before scanning them in.

WEEK 3

Loops

Introducing repeat cards to solve repetitive tasks without scanning the same card over and over.

WEEK 4

Conditionals

Sensor-triggered "if" cards — the robot reacts differently depending on what it detects.

WEEK 5

Debugging

Students are given broken sequences and must trace and fix the logic.

WEEK 6

Final challenge

Open-ended maze challenge combining every concept learned. Kits are gifted to students.