

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black Boys Code Detroit- Command & Control: Direct Your Robot
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an exciting in-person workshop designed just for boys aged 8-17! Whether they’re brand new to coding or eager to level upAbout this EventWorkshop OverviewJanuary Workshop continues to focus on movement and safety. Beginners continue by connecting motors to the hub and learn how to control speed, direction, and stopping on simple tracks, combining motors with color sensors to trigger actions like slowing down at “warning” colors or stopping at a “red light.” They see how small changes in code affect how smoothly and safely their robots move.Advanced learners build on this by adding force sensors to simulate safety features such as bump detection, collision alerts, and emergency stops when a robot encounters an obstacle. They experiment with scenarios where the robot must react quickly and reliably to keep “passengers” and surroundings safe.Both tracks emphasize real-world parallels to traffic systems, vehicle automation, and automotive safety, helping learners connect their projects to self-driving cars, factory robots, and everyday transportation systems.This workshop is FREE, and all materials are provided.Beginner Track- Motor Control &amp; Path ProgrammingBeginners continue building confidence by connecting motors and programming vehicles to respond to color-coded tracks, such as stopping at red, slowing at warning colors, and accelerating on green.Materials RequiredLaptop or tablet with SPIKE app installedLEGO SPIKE Prime kit with hub, motors, and color sensorColored paper strips or tracksBeginner Track Learning OutcomesConnect Motors Correctly: Learners will configure hub ports for proper motor function.Program If Statements: Students will change robot behavior based on track colors.Use Loops for Monitoring: Learners will apply forever loops for continuous responses.Adjust Speed and Direction: Students will fine-tune vehicle performance on tracks.Compare to Traffic Systems: Learners will relate programming to real-world signals.Advanced Track- Force Sensors in Vehicle Safety &amp; AutomationAdvanced learners explore the LEGO force sensor, building safety routines that simulate bumper systems and emergency responses.Materials RequiredLaptop or tablet with SPIKE app installedLEGO SPIKE Prime kit with hub, motors, and force sensorBarrier setup for testingAdvanced Track Learning OutcomesExplain Force Sensors: Students will describe how force sensors measure pressure.Simulate Vehicle Safety: Learners will program bump detection and auto-stop systems.Integrate Sensors with Motors: Students will create reactive safety programs.Design Escape Behaviors: Learners will code robots to reroute when trapped.Connect to Real Safety Systems: Students will link robotics learning to airbags, brakes, and crash detection.If you’re unsure who your Chapter Leader is, please contact  to get connected and be part of your local team.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ba9bf560-e413-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w1110-h740-dcc2cfda-gmir.jpg
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Detroit
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: TechTown Detroit
- **lat**: 42.36500969999999
- **long**: -83.07299569999999
- **full address**: TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Black Boys Code USA (https://allevents.in/org/black-boys-code-usa/27122769)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Black Boys Code USA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, it
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