Think like a robot inventor!

The Moxi robot’s creation is an awesome example of the Engineering Design Process at work. Engineers, inventors and other innovators follow this series of steps to design, test and improve solutions to problems.

Introducing kids to this process can help them take their ideas further and develop their planning and problem-solving skills. Since the process is a circle, it can also help kids get “unstuck” or bounce back from a flop—just find a spot to jump back in. After all, real robot inventors repeat these steps A LOT!

ACTIVITY: Be a Biomedical Engineer

VIDEO: The Engineering Design Process for Kids

CAREER CONNECTIONS:
“When I was in high school, my chemistry teacher inspired me to join the robotics club; now, as a mechanical engineer, I volunteer at my old high school's robotics club so I can inspire more kids to pursue engineering careers.”

- Alfredo Serrato, Mechanical Engineer, Diligent Robotics, Inc.