Big Bots - Build a large Junkbot Robot

Big Bots is a hands-on, engaging workshop in which you work as a group to create a 6-7ft robot sculpture from electronic waste. This unique experience is sure to get your tinker juices flowing!

Each group will dismantle the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), design a 2D sculpture and build part of the final robot. Once finished, the completed robot will be displayed in Stockport for you to visit whenever you like!

Sign up for one of four sessions on Saturday 22nd or Sunday 23rd November:

Sessions on Saturday will be 3 hours long for up to 15 children aged 7+

• 10:30 - 1:30pm
• 2 - 5pm

Sessions on Sunday will be 2 hours long and for up to 10 children aged 12+

• 11:00 - 1:00pm
• 1:30 - 3:30pm

What you’ll do

Join other tinkerers to:

• Design a robot with a unique story
• Use tools to dismantle waste products and put your sculpture together
• Think about waste in a new way
• And, of course, build a giant robot!

Who’s this for?

• Strictly for ages 7+
• Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that there is a limit of one accompanying adult per child due to venue capacity
• Accompanying adults do not need to book a ticket

What do you need to bring?

All equipment is provided. But if you have electronic waste at home that you would like to use, please feel free to bring it with you.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Every under12 booking automatically grants entry to an accompanying adult. Due to venue size, we ask that you don't bring more grown-ups or non-participating siblings so that everyone has plenty of room to create!

Additional information

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Cost

This event is free to attend. We charge a £5 booking fee, which is refunded on attending the event. Or, if you prefer, you can leave it as a donation to MadLab CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds will be processed within seven working days. If you cannot afford a ticket, please email office@madlab.org.uk with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch.

About the facilitator

Mark Haig is a maker and engineer with over 40 years of experience making robots. He is the creator of Gizmobots: robot artworks made from salvaged treasures found at car boot sales, skips, and scrapyards. Some are just decorative, while others have functions such as lights, radios, or Bluetooth music players!

Mark has been teaching robot building for over 10 years.