The Impact of Robotics on Learning Mathematics and Physics: Results from the Mentes Roboticas Project

The Mentes Robóticas project, implemented at João Batista de Carvalho State School in Bambuí-MG, aimed to integrate robotics and programming into the high school curriculum, focusing on developing computational thinking and the practical application of interdisciplinary concepts. This preprint presents the project’s final results, highlighting the impact of robotics on learning mathematics and physics. Through theoretical and practical lessons, students were introduced to concepts in electronics, programming, and robotics, using Arduino kits and digital tools such as TinkerCAD. Feedback from teachers indicates that robotics sparked students’ interest in technology, potentially extending to related fields such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. This contributes to an interdisciplinary and contextualized learning approach, making education more engaging and meaningful. The project also demonstrated the potential of robotics as an inclusive educational tool, with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) actively participating and showing interest in the activities. Initial findings suggest that robotics can be an effective way to enhance mathematics and physics education by connecting theoretical concepts to practical applications and fostering a deeper understanding of STEM disciplines.