PORT-O - Planning and optimisation of resources and transport routes in the port-hinterland scenario using Ozobot simulation

The doctoral student Cindy Demuth from the ITL developed with PORT-O an interactive learning setting that specifically Getting girls excited about STEM subjects. A simulated harbour-hinterland scenario is created on a mobile table using Lego, in which Ozobots are programmed to playfully implement real logistical challenges.

In workshops at schools, schoolgirls in particular learn practical programming tasks and direct insights into research show that technology and logistics are not male domains.

In this way, PORT-O combines the promotion of young talent at an early stage with the goal, Sustainable transport solutions visible and tangible - and strengthens the self-confidence of young women to go their own way in engineering.

The workshop was organised by Cindy Demuth and Luisa Mennecke as part of the Impact Week 2026 offered.