Robodogs information meeting 4.4.16

How we create, assemble, problem solve, and celebrate thinking and collaborating

through little plastic bricks.

Overview

1. Introduction and Camps2. Overview of Robodog Season3. Expectations of Robodogs4. Q and A

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FLL Competition

GUI Coding

Powerful Community

3 Rounds of 2:30 robot runs

5 Minute Research with 5 Minute Q & A

10 Minutes of Robot Design Presentation

Core Values

Multiple Teams = One Family

Success is not always measured in hardware

FeedbackParents are vital

Speak with experts

Sharing our message

Once a Robodog, Always a Robodog

Step 1: Public Announcement

Step 2: Information Meeting

1. Speak about realities of the team2. Discuss Summer Camp 3. Demonstrate robot4. Field questions

Step 3: Summer Camp

5 Days3 hours per dayPerformance Assessment

*prior team members not guaranteed back*

Step 4: Fall Meeting

1. Introductions2. Decide Practice Schedule3. 2 days/week for 90 minutes4. Gather contact info5. Q and A

Step 5: FLL SeasonAugust/September: brainstorm, on site locations, team building, robot buildingOctober: finalize ideas, finalize robot body, split into team tasksNovember: CRUNCH TIME!!!!!!December: RegionalsJanuary: StateJanuary: Team Wrap Up

Issues to Address

Time constraints - busy schedules, kids, time consumptionKeeping it fun, but competitiveMaturity Levels - 5th-8th grade

Qualities of a Robodog

Q and A and Discussion