Extension and
Education Activities
Public Programmes
Secret behind the Robotic Arm (Cancelled)
Nowadays, robots have become an integral part of our lives, ranging from toys to industries. Robots are not merely referring to humanoids but also include other different types. One of the earliest and most widely used is the robotic arm. The device looks simple but involves basic science such as mechanics and hydraulics.
In this programme, participants will compare the similarities of the robotic arm and human arm, learn about the principle of hydraulic pressure, and investigate how the hydraulic device can transfer energy effectively to achieve the best performance. Finally, participants will make a simple DIY mechanical clip and experience the magic of hydraulics.
| Programme Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Secret behind the Robotic Arm (Cancelled) | 31.3.2021 (Wednesday) | 10:30am – 12:00nn 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
| 1.4.2021 (Thursday) | 10:30am – 12:00nn 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
| Venue: | Laboratory, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free |
| Suitable for: | Age 8 – 10 (Age is calculated as at the date of the programme) |
| Capacity: | 20 persons per session (Quota will be changed in the light of the actual circumstances. If the number of applications exceeds the quota, places will be allocated by computer ballot) |
Enquiries: 2732 3249 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Science Online Tour @ Robots – The 500-Year Quest To Make Machines Human
What do robots mean to you?
Mechanical toys? Movie characters? Human replicas in the laboratory? Automated vacuum cleaners? Or chatbots in mobile apps? Robots have long been around us, appearing in different forms and roles according to human needs. The special exhibition "Robots – The 500-Year Quest To Make Machines Human" in the Hong Kong Science Museum tells the interesting history of the development of robots.
As the live tour held in December last year was well received, we will organise the tour again on February 18 (Thursday)! Let’s travel through time to see how simple mechanical devices have evolved into AI-driven humanoids in the past 500 years. Stay tuned for the live tour!
Date: 18.2.2021 (Thur)
Time: 4:00 pm
Language: Cantonese
Fee: Free admission
【Science Online Tour @ Robots – The 500-Year Quest To Make Machines Human】will be broadcast on the Science Museum’s Facebook page, YouTube channel and Cisco Webex platform. No registration is needed. Please click on the link to join the live stream session.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hkscm
YouTube live stream link: https://youtu.be/q7KC7kxjPiE
Cisco Webex live stream link： Click here
Activity ID：176 157 9055
Activity Password：robots
Science Theatre
| Film Title | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Could a Robot Do My Job? | 18.11.2020 (Wednesday) | 2:00pm – 2:30pm |
| 2.12.2020 (Wednesday) (Cancelled) | ||
| 19.12.2020 (Saturday) (Cancelled) |
| 10 Things You Need to Know about the Future | 18.11.2020 (Wednesday) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| 2.12.2020 (Wednesday) (Cancelled) | ||
| 19.12.2020 (Saturday) (Cancelled) |
Dawn of The Driverless Car
The age of artificial intelligence is dawning. In fact, the validation of self-driving car without a human driver is in the process and this technology will have an important impact on the world. But how does an A.I. car work? In the programme, we will take a ride on the self-driving car and tours Silicon Valley, and witness the research at the cutting edge of this technological revolution
Algorithms: How They Rule Our World - Rage Against the Machine
Algorithms are a new digital species in our world, streamlining every aspect of our lives, but we are only just beginning to question their control. Is it too late to rage against the machine?
Venue: Lecture Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Language: English narration with Chinese subtitles
Free admission on a first come, first served basis
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Could a Robot Do My Job?
Machines and artificial intelligence are beginning to replace jobs like never before. This programme takes you to the workplaces where new technology is already in use, and explores whether we should feel threatened by it, or whether it will benefit all of us. Are you ready for the biggest changes in the world of work has ever seen?
10 Things You Need to Know about the Future
Over the last 50 years, the world has changed beyond recognition. What will the world be like in another 50 years? What jobs will we be doing? What differences will we see in the world around us? This programme reveals 10 things you need to know about the future. Using the latest scientific discoveries and insights, the team discovers what our world will look like in the year 2050.
| Venue: | Lecture Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | English narration with Chinese subtitles |
Free admission on a first come, first served basis
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Robotic Rugby Game
In this workshop, participants are divided into two teams for a robotic rugby game. You can learn how to write a programme and control the robots to play as a striker or defender in the game. Let’s play the rugby game with team work!
| Programme Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Rugby Game | 21.11.2020 (Saturday) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Venue: | Classroom, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free |
| Suitable for: | P4 – P6 students |
| Capacity: | 12 persons per session |
| Enrolment method: | Please click here to register online (registration starts from 13.11.2020 (Friday)) |
Organised by Smart Kiddo Education Limited, in association with the Hong Kong Science Museum
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Graffiti Robot DIY
We can draw many creative pictures with our bare hands. Can you develop a robot to do that? If you could understand how each part of a machine work, it would not be that hard. In this workshop, kids will have a chance to assemble their own electronic robot with their own hands, using the motors, wires and all parts included. The robot can draw basic geometric shapes or doodle a picture easily by simply moving forward, backward and turning. It not only helps kids to create patterns and know the basic mechanics, but also stimulates their creativity and innovation.
| Programme Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Graffiti Robot DIY | 28.11.2020 (Saturday) | 11:00am – 11:45am |
| 12:15pm – 1:00pm | ||
| 2:30pm – 3:15pm | ||
| 3:45pm – 4:30pm | ||
| 5:00pm – 5:45pm |
| Venue: | Activity Room, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free |
| Suitable for: | P1 – S3 students (Participants of P1 – P4 must be accompanied by a parent) |
| Capacity: | 10 persons per session (including parents) |
| Enrolment method: | On-site registration starts 30 minutes before the programme on a first come, first served basis |
Organised by Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, in association with the Hong Kong Science Museum
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Practice Chinese Ink Painting by Artificial Intelligence (On-site & online lecture)
Programme will be conducted in Cantonese. Please refer to the Chinese synopsis for details.
Speaker: Mr. Victor Wong (Cross Media Artist and Visual Effects Director)
Moderator: Ms. Paulina Chan (Museum Director, Hong Kong Science Museum)
| Programme Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Chinese Ink Painting by Artificial Intelligence | 28.11.2020 (Saturday) | 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
Language: Cantonese
The lecture is free-of-charge, and participants may choose to join the on-site or online lecture.
On-site Lecture
Venue: Lecture Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Walk-in, limited seats available on a first come, first served basis
Online Lecture
The lecture will be hosted via the online video conferencing platform Cisco Webex
Web meeting link: Click here to join
Meeting ID: 176 261 1844
Password: ROBOT1128
Participants may join the web meeting using the link above 15 minutes before the lecture begins (from 2:15pm, 28.11.2020).
*The lecture may be changed to live broadcast only depending on the current situation.
Please stay tuned for the latest updates of the lecture on our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Robot Cubes Workshop (Cancelled)
Have you ever thought of coding without writing a line of code? A robot with no limbs?
CubeletsTM is a set of colourful cubical blocks, each equipped with an ability to ‘sense’, ‘think’ or ‘act’ – the essential functions of a robot. The blocks are magnetically connected, so you can easily put them together or pull apart to construct robots of various shapes. In this workshop, you do not need to learn any programming language. Just be creative and feel free to experiment and improve. Try making use of different blocks to build a robot and accomplish a task. Be hands-on and heads-on, come and build your unique robot!
| Programme Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Robot Cubes Workshop (Cancelled) | From 5.12.2020 (on Saturdays) | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Venue: | V-Learning Room, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free |
| Suitable for: | Age 6 or above (Participants of ages 6 - 10 must be accompanied by a parent) |
| Capacity: | 12 persons per session |
| Enrolment method: | On-site registration starts 45 minutes before the programme on a first come, first served basis |
Enquiries: 2731 5443 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
Secret Behind the Robotic Arm (Cancelled)
Nowadays, robots have become an integral part of our lives, ranging from toys to industries. Robots are not merely referring to humanoids but also include other different types. One of the earliest and most widely used is the robotic arm. The device looks simple but involves basic science such as mechanics and hydraulics.
In this programme, participants will compare the similarities of the robotic arm and human arm, learn about the principle of hydraulic pressure, and investigate how the hydraulic device can transfer energy effectively to achieve the best performance. Finally, participants will make a simple DIY mechanical clip and experience the magic of hydraulics.
| Programme Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Behind the Robotic Arm (Cancelled) | 29.12.2020 (Tuesday) | 10:30am – 12:00nn |
| 2:30pm – 4:00pm | ||
| 30.12.2020 (Wednesday) | 10:30am – 12:00nn | |
| 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
| Venue: | Laboratory, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free |
| Suitable for: | Age 8 – 10 (Age is calculated as at the date of the programme) |
| Capacity: | 20 persons per session (Quota will be changed according to the actual circumstances, if the number of applications exceeds the quota, places will be allocated by computer ballot) |
| Enrolment method: | Please click here to register online |
| Deadline for application: | 29.11.2020 (Sunday) |
| Announcement of result: | 2.12.2020 (Wednesday) Application result will be announced on this website, successful applicants will receive a confirmation email |
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)
School Programmes
Education Resources
“Robots – The 500-Year Quest to Make Machines Human” Activity Sheet
“Robots – The 500-Year Quest to Make Machines Human” Teachers’ Guide
Teacher Development Programmes
Teacher Preview
Programmes will be conducted in Cantonese. Please refer to the Chinese synopsis for details.
For enquiries, please contact our staff at 2732 3220 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)