The Build a Better (Robot) Trap Team Builder at TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary
TEAM BUILDERS

Build a Better (Robot) Trap

A Hands-On Innovation Challenge

Format

Facilitated, hands-on building challenge

Duration

90 minutes (extendable upon request)

Capacity & Space Requirements

15 people or less – One Classroom

15-30 people – Double Studio

Over 30 people – Feature Gallery

Price

Contact to inquire.

Creativity. Collaboration. Controlled Chaos.

Put your team's innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork to the test in this fast-paced design challenge inspired by the legendary Rube Goldberg. Armed with a mix of everyday materials, your mission is to engineer the most elaborate, inventive, and functional "Robot Trap"—a whimsical contraption designed to capture a pesky, mouse-sized robot.

But here’s the catch: perfection isn’t the goal—iterative design, creative risk-taking, and teamwork are! This challenge will push teams to brainstorm, prototype, test, and refine their designs under the guidance of a dynamic facilitator. The grand finale? A high-energy showdown where teams unveil their contraptions and celebrate their successes (and spectacular failures!).

Teams are encouraged to record and share their final creations—celebrate your team’s ingenuity and have a keepsake of the experience!

Best for: Engineering, product development, and problem-solving teams.

Great for: Teams that like hands-on challenges, tech-based problem-solving, and innovation.

Key Skills Developed:

  • Engineering Mindset – Design, build, and refine your contraption.
  • Hands-On Problem Solving – Learn through trial and error.
  • Precision & Patience – Fine-tune mechanisms for optimal performance.
  • Innovation Under Pressure – Push creative limits in a timed challenge.

TEAM BUILDER ADD-ON'S

Meeting Room Rental

Need a space to brainstorm, debrief, or celebrate? Spark has you covered!

Reserve a private meeting room before or after your Team Builders experience. Perfect for strategy sessions, presentations, or just unwinding with your team.

Price: Varies by location

Food & Beverage Packages

Fuel your team with delicious eats and refreshing drinks!

From coffee breaks to full meals, Spark offers catering options to keep your team energized. Choose from a variety of snacks, lunches, or cocktail-style receptions to complement your experience.

Price: Inquire for menu options!

Flint Meet and Greet

Adopted all the way from Boston Dynamics, Flint will steal your heart...not to mention your shoes, tennis balls and snacks.

Flint the robo-dog is the poster-pooch for tech learning programs and is also full of personality. Invite her to your event for 30 minutes and delight your team.

Time: 30 mins

Price: $300

Science Activations

Ready for an extra dose of science fun? Look no further – Spark has just the thing you're searching for!

Experience options: fire experiments, cryogenic experiments, brain and heart wearable fashion, and more. Inquire for more details!

Time: 30 minutes

Price: $250 per experience

Take your Team Builders experience to the next level! From private meeting spaces and catering options to hands-on science activations and a meet & greet with Flint the robo-dog, these extras ensure a memorable team event at Spark.

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