MAQUEEN LAB // Maqueen Lab

All your robot workshops · Workshop DIY
▸ THE LAB

Welcome to the Lab

Hey, future inventor! I'm Maqueen. Pick a workshop below and let's build something cool. 12 missions, all powered by you.

👤 Age 10+ 1h30 / mission 🚀 12 missions
▶ First Day Setup 📖 Field Manual 🤖 Robot App

⚡ First time? 5 quick steps

Tap each step as you go. Saved in your browser.

  1. Charge your robots overnight (or 1+ hour) so they're ready to go.
  2. Print a few Agent Journals + a Cheat Card for the mission.
  3. Set up: 1 robot per 2-3 kids, 1 tablet per group, Bluetooth on.
  4. Open Field Manual on the laptop, pick Mission 1.
  5. Open Robot App on tablets, tap Connect, mission begins!

📦 Your Workshop Toolkit

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FOR THE GROWN-UP

Field Manual

All 12 missions step-by-step. Comic-style instructions with timelines, science breaks, and 5 mini-labs you can play right in the page.
▸ manual.html · 12 missions · 5 demos
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FOR KIDS

Agent Journal

Printable journal kids fill in across all 12 missions. Drawings, badges, and a certificate at the end. They take it home!
▸ workshop-booklet.html · 17 pages · A4 print
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FOR THE GROWN-UP

Cheat Cards

Pocket-size A5 cards · one per mission · timeline · pitfalls · magic questions · success criteria. Keep one in hand during sessions.
▸ workshop-cheatcards.html · 12 cards · A4 print
FOR THE GROWN-UP

Energizer Drills

25 short games to use between mission phases. Wake-up · brain · team-builder · laughs · calm-down. 2-5 min each.
▸ workshop-energizers.html · 25 games · 5 categories
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FOR EVERYONE

Robot App

The actual Maqueen Lab app — what kids use to drive, sense, draw paths, code servos, play games. Bluetooth-connected.
▸ index.html · main app
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FIRST-TIMERS

First Day Setup

7-step welcome wizard for first-time inventors. Goes from "robot off" to "robot driving and following a path you drew."
▸ start.html · ~15 min · self-paced
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PROMO · A4

Flyer (kid magnet)

A4 portrait flyer to attract 8-yr-olds to a workshop. Comic bursts (POW/BAM/ZAP), wave emanations, real QR code → live app. Trilingual EN/FR/AR. 💾 PDF in one click.
▸ flyer.html · A4 · color · QR · EN/FR/AR
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PROMO · A4

Classroom Poster

A4 portrait poster for the classroom wall. Stats, capability grid, 12-action emoji map, big QR code. Same trilingual + 💾 PDF + mobile scale-to-fit treatment.
▸ poster.html · A4 · color · QR · EN/FR/AR

🚀 The 12 Missions

▸ Your Journey · 12 stations

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 🏆 START FINAL!

▸ Click a station to jump to that mission

❓ Common Questions

How many kids per robot?

2-3 kids per robot is the sweet spot. Pairs work great too (driver + observer rotate roles).

What if Bluetooth doesn't connect?

99% of the time it's the tablet, not the robot. Toggle Bluetooth off and on. Restart the app. Use Chrome or Edge (Web Bluetooth required).

Can I skip missions or change the order?

Most missions can run alone. Mission 1 (Wake The Robot) is essential first. Mission 10 needs 5 + 6 done. Mission 12 (Final) wants 1-6 minimum.

What if a kid loses focus?

Use an energizer game! Open the Energizer Drills page. Match: bored = wake-up · wild = calm-down · stuck = brain game.

Do I need 12 robots for 12 kids?

No. 1 robot per 2-3 kids. So 4-6 robots for 12 kids. Only Mission 11 (Robot Duels) needs 2+ robots paired.

How long to prepare a session?

15-20 min. Charge robots overnight. Print the cheat card + booklet pages. Set up the floor (cones, tape). The cheat card lists exact requirements.

Can older kids (12+) do these?

Yes! They go faster. Give them harder challenges first or combine 2 missions in one session. Mission 10 (algorithms) is great for 12+.

What if a mission goes over time?

Cut the wrap-up. The 90-min timing is a guide. Kids hate being rushed mid-build. Stop at the next natural break and continue next session.