Our Robotics Club, run through the Physics Department, has been working enthusiastically this term as we prepare for the Student Robotics 2026 competition. A team of nine students are currently designing and assembling a fully functioning robot that will compete against schools from across the UK.
The project is a fantastic example of physics in action. Many of the principles studied in the classroom – such as forces, motion, electronics, and energy – are being applied directly as students design and test their robot. The club provides an exciting opportunity for students to see how the concepts they learn in physics lessons can be used to solve real engineering challenges.
Every member of the team plays an important role in the project. Students are contributing their skills across a range of areas including software development, mechanical design, and electronic systems. From writing the code that will control the robot’s behaviour, to designing and building its structure, and carefully assembling the circuits that power it, the project requires creativity, teamwork, and a great deal of problem-solving.
Through this work, students are gaining valuable hands-on experience in engineering while developing the analytical and practical skills that lie at the heart of physics. It is also a great opportunity to inspire younger students who may be interested in exploring robotics, engineering, or physics further in the future.
The culmination of all this work will be the Student Robotics competition, where the team will travel to the University of Southampton to compete against other schools and universities. The students are very much looking forward to representing the school and putting their robot to the test.
The Physics Department is proud to support initiatives like the Robotics Club, which allow students to extend their learning beyond the classroom and experience the excitement of real-world problem solving. We wish the team the very best of luck and look forward to sharing updates from the competition later in the year.