Introduction to Autonomous Cars

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how self-driving cars can change our future.  In this course, you’ll learn how autonomous vehicles (AVs) work, and  collaborate in teams to build your own AV using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime kits. We’ll look at the infrastructure needed to support AVs, including connected technology, sensing and data collection, traffic system control, electrification and more. You’ll practice integrating sensors, algorithms and a computing unit to automate vehicle movements. We'll also take field trips to on-campus labs and hear from UW researchers and scientists. This course is offered in partnership with UW’s Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans Center).

What You'll Learn

• Problem-solving, creativity, adaptability and resourcefulness  skills
• How to work collaboratively in peer groups and with partners
• Industry-related design and technical vocabulary  

Who Should Register 

This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders. You don't need any previous experience to enroll, but this course is best suited to students who have a passion for robotics and engineering and some experience with LEGO robotics and Python programming.

Instructor

TBD

More Information 

This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus. 

There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Details

Jul 14–Jul 25, 2025 2B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $995
	Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025	Register