How To Make A Robot Car

Robot kits are awesome to play and learn with! Find out how to make a robot car at home or in the classroom for a fun engineering project for all ages. It’s easier than you think! Make sure to grab the printable DIY robot car guide with supply list and instructions.

DIY Robot Car Project

Get ready to add this simple robot car project to your STEM activities this season. If you want to find out how a robot car works and how to make your own, read on! While you’re at it, make sure to check out these other fun STEM projects.

Our STEM projects are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind! Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!

Here you can make your own car from a combination of simple household items and an inexpensive robot kit. Come up with your own robot car design, or follow ours below!

The challenge is on… your car must have four wheels and be powered by the small battery. What will your car look like?

Love this building activity? Why not make a balloon car or a rubber band car!

What Is STEM For Kids?

So you might ask, what does STEM actually stand for? STEM is science, technology, engineering, and math. The most important thing you can take away from this, is that STEM is for everyone!

Yes, kids of all ages can work on STEM projects and enjoy STEM lessons. STEM activities are great for group work, too!

STEM is everywhere! Just look around. The simple fact that STEM surrounds us is why it’s so important for kids to be a part of, use, and understand STEM.

Interested in STEM plus ART? Check out all our STEAM Activities!

From the buildings you see in town, the bridges that connect places, the computers we use, the software programs that go with them, and compasses for navigation, STEM is what makes it all possible.

Helpful STEM Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources that will help you introduce STEM more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident yourself when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.

• Engineering Design Process Explained
• What Is An Engineer
• Engineering Vocab
• Real World STEM
• Questions for Reflection (get them talking about it!)
• BEST STEM Books for Kids
• 14 Engineering Books for Kids
• Jr. Engineer Challenge Calendar (Free)
• Must Have STEM Supplies List
• Join us in the Club

Get your FREE printable robot car project!

How To Make A Robot Car

This simple robot kit is usually around $10 and is very simple to put together. This project takes
about 10-15 minutes even for beginners.

Supplies:

• Robotics kit (EUDAX 6 Set DC Motors Kit)
• Small box
• Straws
• Glue gun

Instructions:

STEP 1: Get simple robotics kit. Wheels, axles, motor, battery holder, switch, propeller and
wires. Find a small box to use as your car body. (Optional: paint to look like a car)

STEP 2: Glue straws to the bottom of your box. Some sizing may be needed to fit the box and axles.

STEP 3: Insert the axles into the straws and attach the wheels. Now your box should roll.

STEP 4: Glue your motor to the end of the box and attach the propeller.

STEP 5: Glue down battery holder and switch to the box.

STEP 6: Now attach the red wire from the battery to the switch. Then the black wire from the battery to the propeller. Lastly, connect a black wire from the switch to the propeller.

STEP 7: Now add batteries.

More Fun Things To Build

• Make a rubber band car.
• Build a balloon powered car.
• Construct a cardboard marble run.
• Build the best popsicle stick catapult.
• A marble roller coaster is fun to make.
• Build your own solar oven.
• Make these fun pool noodle art bots.
• Set up a lemon battery.

Printable STEM Activities Pack for Kids