Chatbot Challenge: Creating a Friendly AI Helper Using Algorithms
The 16-session plan
Research the basic principles of AI and algorithms by exploring how chatbots work and listing 3 popular examples.
Identify key features for the chatbot by brainstorming a list of tasks it should help students with, such as answering homework questions.
Start building the chatbot framework using a simple programming language and set up a basic interface for user interaction.
Plan and implement a simple algorithm that allows the chatbot to recognize and respond to at least 5 common questions from students.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this project a great fit for?+
BlueRobins projects are designed for curious students in Grades 3-12 who want to build. No prior experience is needed — mentors start wherever your child is and grow the challenge as they grow.
What does a typical session look like?+
Your child meets 1-on-1 with their mentor every week over Google Meet. Programs run 16 sessions of 45 minutes each. Sessions are hands-on from minute one — building, designing, coding, writing, experimenting — with the mentor coaching live, asking great questions, and unlocking the next step.
What will my child build by the end?+
A finished project they're proud of and can show the world. Across 16 sessions, your child turns an ambitious idea into a working app, prototype, research write-up, portfolio, or published artifact. Every student finishes with a completion certificate signed by their mentor.
Why a free trial first?+
So your child can meet their mentor, get a feel for the project, and leave the call excited. The trial is a complimentary 1-on-1 free trial session — no credit card needed. After the trial, you decide if it's the right fit. Most families know within the first 15 minutes.