When does Bricks & Brunch take place?

The workshop takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The robotics workshop takes place at ZAM at Hauptstraße 65-67 in Erlangen. The brunch is scheduled for Mireo Café at Glockenstraße 4.

What age group is the workshop suitable for?

The offer is aimed at children aged 7 to 12, who participate together with a parent or grandparent.

How many teams can participate?

The event is limited to a maximum of 16 teams.

What does participation cost?

The workshop is free of charge. For the joint brunch, there is a fee of 32.50 euros per team.

What will be done in the workshop?

Participants will build their own robot with LEGO® Education SPIKE and program it to move autonomously.

When children build robots, Erlangen becomes the most exciting future lab

Name: #FAUwissenwollen: Bricks & Brunch – Discover Robotics Together
Start: 2026-10-25T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T13:30:00+01:00
Location: ZAM & Mireo Café

Build robots, program them, and discover the future during brunch

How do robots orient themselves independently? What is behind autonomous driving? And how do sensors, programming, and artificial intelligence work together? In the family workshop Bricks & Brunch – Discover Robotics Together, parents or grandparents experience modern technology in a playful and hands-on way with children aged 7 to 12.

Dive into robotics with LEGO® Education SPIKE

The focus is on building and programming a personal robot using LEGO® Education SPIKE. Step by step, a functioning model is created that moves autonomously. Basic concepts of robotics and computer science are clearly communicated and immediately tried out.

Science you can touch for the whole family

This intergenerational event experience combines tinkering, learning, and exploring together. Children gain first practical experiences with sensors and programming, while adults learn about the technical relationships. The event atmosphere remains intentionally open, creative, and family-friendly.

Robotics workshop with a relaxed brunch break

The workshop takes place at ZAM in Erlangen. The joint brunch at Mireo Café before or after the practical part provides space for discussions about research, technology, and the future of autonomous systems. The organization is designed for a maximum of 16 teams, allowing for personal support.

An offering of the FAU event series #FAUwissenwollen

The Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg brings current research to interested citizens in understandable formats with #FAUwissenwollen. The event management combines science communication with age-appropriate target group addressing and an active participation concept.

Conclusion: Families can expect an informative robotics workshop with visible results, creative tinkering, and time for exchange during brunch. Those who want to not only learn about technology but also experience it themselves will find a special event experience at Bricks & Brunch in Erlangen.