Introduction to Autonomous Cars
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how self-driving cars can change our future. In this course, you’ll learn how autonomous vehicles (AVs) work, and collaborate in teams to build your own AV using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime kits. We’ll look at the infrastructure needed to support AVs, including connected technology, sensing and data collection, traffic system control, electrification and more. You’ll practice integrating sensors, algorithms and a computing unit to automate vehicle movements. We'll also take field trips to on-campus labs and hear from UW researchers and scientists. This course is offered in partnership with UW’s Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans Center).
What You'll Learn
- Problem-solving, creativity, adaptability and resourcefulness skills
- How to work collaboratively in peer groups and with partners
- Industry-related design and technical vocabulary
Who Should Register
This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders. You don't need any previous experience to enroll, but this course is best suited to students who have a passion for robotics and engineering and some experience with LEGO robotics and Python programming.
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More Information
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.
There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
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Jul 14–Jul 25, 2025
2B |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $995 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025 |
Waitlist |
