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| 1 | This article addresses the difficulty students have in understanding and absorbing large volumes of information and the lack of visual tools for structuring knowledge. A method for using mind maps in teaching robotics is presented as an example. Due to changes in education, many teachers are forced to restructure their lessons and find new ways to present information. The main goal of this study was to develop a mind map, “Fundamentals of Robotics,” using a digital platform and evaluate its effectiveness in the educational process. The paper presents a brief history of this method. Examples of similar developments by a Russian researcher who teaches mnemonics and a foreign researcher who developed a theory on cognitive load are provided. Digital platforms that can be used to create mind maps are also presented. The method for constructing a mind map is described in detail and the key concepts of robotics that should be included in the mind map are analyzed. This paper presents a map structure developed using a digital platform with the central theme of “Fundamentals of Robotics” and branches based on the main modules of the course. To evaluate the effectiveness of this method, the paper presents an experiment implementing it in 7th-grade students. The main research methods included performance analysis, surveys and questionnaires, project work, and other methods. The results showed an increase in average test scores, a reduction in the time required to assemble standard structures, and increased motivation for learning. This method is appropriate and effective, ensuring a rapid pace of learning. The main findings presented in the paper demonstrate the effectiveness of mind mapping in teaching as a didactic tool that increases student engagement and independence, fosters a holistic understanding of the material being studied, and simplifies the understanding of complex concepts. Keywords: mind map, intelligence map, mnemonics, digital platforms, robotics, knowledge visualization | 1 | ||||