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Elementary Robotics

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ELEMENTARY ROBOTICS

DAY 1
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What is a robot?

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A robot is a machine that is able to sense, think, and act on its own

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What parts does a robot need to have?

A ROBOT HAS:

  • A power source
  • Sensors to gather information from the environment
  • A physical "body" that can do things in its environment
  • The ability to make decisions and act on them autonomously (on its own)
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A ROBOT IS NOT...

  • Alive (biologically)
  • Remote-controlled
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Is it a robot?

Is it a robot?

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Is it a robot?

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Siri - is she a robot?

Is it a robot?


Is it a robot?

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Rotation about a
horizontal axis

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Rotation about a
horizontal axis

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Rotation about a
vertical axis

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Linear or Reciprocating Motion

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Linear or Reciprocating Motion

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Design Journal

A DESIGN JOURNAL CONTAINS...

  • Scribbles and sketches
  • Lists of design requirements
  • Ideas and inspiration
  • Questions or problems to solve

HOMEWORK

  • Keep an eye out for robots in your home
  • Review the WeDo kit components and programming blocks
  • Build a minifigure "container" that will be used in your team's challenge
  • Sketch out possible designs for your amusement park ride to share with your team next week
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