L.Y.R.A. – Laboratory of Inquiring in Robotics and Astronautics

Resumo

In this work we present preliminary results of the L.Y.R.A. project – Laboratory of Inquiring in Robotics and Astronautics – a proposal that develops playful production interventions of robotic toys with low-cost materials and easy access. The interventions were focussed in the natural sciences, but also articulated with the arts and the Humanities by producing handmade toys by participants and discussions of STS themes.. We seek to investigate whether the proposal has stimulated the interest of students for the debate and for the production of these artifacts. The name L.Y.R.A. is a reference to the brazilian Jackie Lyra, Mechanical NASA's aerospace engineer.