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BRIEFLY NOTED – THE NEXT DATES
CLEANING ROBOT WORKSHOP
FOR YOUNG TINKERER
18th April 2026 – VHS Unterschleißheim
In the workshop, a Cleaning Robot is assembled within 6 work steps and moved independently with the help of an integrated DC motor. The Cleaning Robot consists of a brush and a self-built attachment by the tinkerer Bastian Dolde from Dolde Engineering. Once the batteries are inserted, the electric circuit is closed and the little machines immediately start moving.
Who can participate? Children from the age of 7. Registration is required for the workshop.
Registration and more Information: VHS Nord
When: 18th April 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Where: Volkshochschule Unterschleißheim
Lego Mindstorms Workshop –
Robot programming
13th June 2026 – VHS Unterschleißheim
After a short demonstration, the workshop coaches will introduce the participants to the development environment of a robot based on a kit of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3-System, using a graphical user interface to program the robot itself. The participants will work together with models and laptops brought along by our LEGO Coaches.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with the PC, programming knowledge not required.
Who can participate? Young people from 10-15 years. Registration is required for the workshop.
Registration and more Information: VHS Nord
When: 13th June 2026, 10:00 – 12:30 am
Where: Volkshochschule Unterschleißheim
News and Press Clippings
Exploring STEM with EDUDEMOS Demonstrators
The EU co-funded research project EDUDEMOS is developing an innovative modular demonstrator system. The aim is to simplify access to various technologies, particularly in vocational education, through simple and cost-effective demonstrators. The first phase focuses on the exciting topics of renewable energy... Read more
Work vs. Vacation: Developing prototypes in four days
For one week, the capital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, was transformed into a laboratory for sustainable living. This year, over 900 participants aged between 6 and 66+ gathered for the SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON to experience the fun of technology together... Read more
Fun and innovation at the SMART GREEN ISLAND WEEK
Established on Gran Canaria since 2016, this year's Innovation Festival comprises three event formats on the topic of sustainability and digitalization and reaches in total 900 participants between the ages of 6 and 66+... Read more
NO MORE TALKING –
LET'S TAKE ACTION!
Although climate change and environmental protection are discussed, talked about and protested about in many places, the responsibilities are mostly just shifted back and forth.
To counter this perceived self-paralysis, we launched the “SMART GREEN ISLAND” project at the end of 2016 to drive sustainable projects forward.
... and much more
More Information about our sustainable Technology Projects can be found here.