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BCS Coventry branch - Robot Day 2024

On the day (16 March 2024), with 4 different robots in tow, the team was able to showcase BCS’ ICDL Level 1 Robotics Award, which is a new qualification in conjunction with the ICDL Foundation; covering the basic concepts and skills required to understand, build and programme robots. It is intended for pupils who are in the early years of building up to their GCSEs (i.e. not to put pressure on them in the years they are taking their GCSEs), giving them an early qualification in robotics which will stay with them throughout their career.

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BCS depends on the good services of its volunteer force of members for many of its activities, enabling it to meet its charter and its charitable objects. BCS recognises its volunteers for their hard work, dedication and achievement on behalf of BCS, through its volunteer awards.

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