From Line to Logic: STEM Learning Based on Line Follower Robot Program for Vocational Students' Logical Thinking Development

Yandhika Surya Akbar Gumilang; Subairi Subairi; Abdur  Rabi'; Saeed Abioye  Bello; Wahyu Sasongko  Putro; Binti Afifah

doi:10.58524/smartsociety.v6i1.1036

Authors

Yandhika Surya Akbar Gumilang Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7894-0076
Subairi Subairi Universitas Merdeka Malang, Indonesia
Abdur Rabi' Universitas Merdeka Malang, Indonesia
Saeed Abioye Bello University of Ilorin, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5527-1110
Wahyu Sasongko Putro Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Binti Afifah SMK Muhammadiyah 9 Wagir, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58524/smartsociety.v6i1.1036

Keywords:

Logical Thinking, Robot, Line Follower, Vocational Education, STEM

Abstract

In the current digital era, logical thinking skills and technological understanding are increasingly essential for vocational high school (SMK) students preparing to enter a technology-driven workforce. This community service program aimed to strengthen students’ logical thinking skills through STEM-based learning activities focused on the configuration and programming of line follower robots. The program was conducted over one month and comprised three stages: focus group discussion with school partners, development of instructional materials, and training sessions. The training involved 17 students. Participants were introduced to fundamental concepts of line follower robots, including basic logic, sensors, and programming principles, and then applied this knowledge through practical tasks. Evaluation results showed that 76% of students expressed increased interest in further learning robotics, while all participants (100%) successfully completed the assigned task of programming the robot to navigate from the starting point to the finish line. These findings indicate that robotics-based learning effectively supports the program’s objective of enhancing logical thinking while simultaneously increasing students’ engagement with STEM concepts. By integrating theoretical explanations with direct practice, the line follower robot served as an accessible and meaningful medium for translating abstract logical reasoning into concrete technological applications. The main contribution of this community service activity lies in offering an applied STEM learning model for vocational high schools, particularly in contexts with limited prior exposure to robotics. This program provides a practical reference for integrating educational robotics into SMK learning environments to strengthen logical reasoning, technical competence, and students’ motivation to pursue STEM-related fields.

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