Gears and Cheers: Your Robotics Career Starts Here

About the Event

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And there’s a million robots just like me

Who work like me; who are ready to do your job like me

Who look like me; walk, talk and act like me

And just might be the next best thing but not quite me!

– The robot you will make during our Course

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Do news, advancements and innovations in the field of robotics make you excited? Curious? Have you ever dreamt of making your own robot?

If you answered „yes”, then our Course is definitely for you! Starting from the simplest gears, you will get to know the process and tools used to design robots and learn how they are applied in real life. By the end of our Course, you will design a robot of your own and build its mechanisms. Who knows – maybe these skills will lead to your future career?

You will spend 8 days in our beautiful green city – Kaunas, surrounded by welcoming organisers and students from all over Europe. This is your chance to experience Lithuanian traditions and taste our food, exchange ideas, feel the BEST spirit and visit the G-spot of Europe!

Does this sound like a wonderful way to start your autumn semester? Apply now and we’ll see you soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a BEST Course?

Throughout the whole year BEST organises different activities where students of technology get the chance to complement their fields of study, discuss educational matters, learn and take their first steps into an international career, increase their international experience, set up contacts, improve their English level and have fun. Each BEST event is attended by 20-30 engineering and technology students like you, who have something in common: they want to live a unique experience, different from day-to-day school life!

Complement your knowledge in different fields of study
Visit companies, industrial plants and research centres
Take part in case studies
Follow interesting classes covering many different technology fields, economics, marketing and management

What will I learn in this course?

This course will introduce you to robotics starting from the basic concepts. Lectures with topics ranging from robot design to their applications, challenge-based learning tasks and workshops will provide you theoretical knowledge and hands-on robotics skills. In the end of the course, you will design your own robot, physically implement some of its mechanisms and present it as your final project.

How to register to the event?

Registration happens through BEST website. You should create a new account there and fill the application form to our event, Gears and Cheers: Your Robotics Career Starts Here. Once you do that – sit back and relax waiting for the results.

We will select participants based on their motivation and interest in the topic, so make sure to tell us everything about how awesome you are!

If you have any questions regarding application or anything else – do not hesitate to contact us.

How much does it cost?

Maximum participation fee is 64 euros (the price you pay depends on your country category, which can be found here).

Is there any prior knowledge required?

There are no knowledge requirements and your motivation is what matters the most.

What will be used for communication?

The whole event will happen live in Kaunas, but the communication prior and during the event will happen via WhatsApp.

Will I get any kind of certificate after the event?

Yes! Participants will receive a certificate with details on what lectures you attended and working hours spent.

What to do if I have more questions?

Don’t hesitate to contact us! By email: kaunas@best.eu.org, on Facebook: BEST Kaunas, or by using one of the organisers’ contacts below.

Event Schedule

You can find event schedule by clicking here. Schedule is preliminary and may change slightly.

Survival Guide

Everything you need to know to survive the event and some more! Find the Survival Guide by clicking here.

Organisers

BEST Kaunas, the organisers for this event, is a part of international organization Board of European Students of Technology and was established in 2004. Ever since then BEST Kaunas has organized events that inspire and develop students from all across Europe.

Event is organised in collaboration with Kaunas University of Technology and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design. Researchers of the Faculty effectively implement projects of international and national research programs, actively cooperate with industry and business, public sector and social partners, successfully conduct outsourced research for Lithuanian and foreign countries, and intensively publicize and commercialize research results.