Bots & Bolts

Sunday, November 1, 2026 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Discover how robotics and automation shape our world at Bots & Bolts, an interactive experience at Discovery World! Explore our exhibits, meet Lunabotics and their mini rovers, and dive into hands-on robot activities throughout the museum. Guests can program and play with Cubelets, Tracer Bots, and Spheros, get creative with robot-inspired art in the Doodle Studio, and take on a robotics-themed scavenger hunt for extra fun. From lights and cameras to automation in action, Bots & Bolts invites curious minds of all ages to explore the technology powering today – and tomorrow. Meet innovators from Lunabotics, Casa Drift, and Marquette Eagle Racing, and see how real-world engineering and robotics come to life. Mini Rover Showcase – Check out mini rovers from Lunabotics and learn how robotics are used to tackle challenges here on Earth and beyond. Cubelets – Build, experiment, and create your own robotic inventions with modular robot blocks that snap together in endless ways. Tracer Bots – Design a path and watch these clever robots follow the trail! Learn how optical sensors help robots navigate their surroundings. Sphero Challenge – Take control of programmable robotic spheres and put your driving skills to the test. Robot Creations in Doodle Studio – Let your imagination run wild with robot-inspired art and designs. Robotics Scavenger Hunt – Pick up a scavenger hunt at the front desk and discover examples of robotics, automation, and engineering throughout the museum.