Robotics. Talk to your group about your experience with Legos/Robots Snake Robot.

Robotics

Talk to your group about your experience with Legos/Robots

Snake Robot

“Robot” coined by Karel Capek in a 1921 science-fiction Czech play

“A robot is a reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.” (Robot Institute of America)

Definition:

Alternate definition:

“A robot is a one-armed, blind idiot with limited memory and which cannot speak, see, or hear.”

The Three Laws of Robotics• A robot may not injure a human being, or, through

inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. • A robot must obey the orders given it by human

beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

• A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

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Agenda

• Forming your team• Setting Goals• Equipping your team

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Forming Your Team

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Not a Drop-In Program

• This is a project oriented program• Team members need to understand the

commitment required• Team members need to be available on a consistent

basis to move their parts of the project forward from the first meetings through the year end.

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Where to Meet

• In the Activity Room• Every other Tuesday at 8:00AM

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Team size

• Maximum team size allowed is 10• 5 to 7 team members is probably ideal

• Pick members for your team and come up with a robotic team name. Choose a team leader.

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Team Goals

• Learn robotic design and programming skills• Set achievable goals • Problem Solving• Everyone participates• HAVE FUN!

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Equipping Your Team

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Minimum Resources to Start

• A robotics kit• A computer with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7

(with Windows 7 use the latest NXT software V2.1)• A place to meet and practice• A storage box for sorting

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Robotics Kit Info• Lego Mindstorm EV3-based kits• https://shop.education.lego.com/legoed/en-US/search/

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Share Your Experience with

MINDSTORM EV3

Bring your mind storm kit to our next meeting!!

EV3 Robotics Platform

• EV3 Hardware• EV3 Firmware• EV3 Software

BuildingLEGO® Pieces

Building LEGO® Motors and Sensors

Building LEGO® EV3

Sensor Input Ports

Motor Output Ports

Navigation Buttons

LCD Display Screen

Memory Expansion

USB Port for Connection to Computer

USB portfor WiFi

Videos: Check these out!!• Rubik’s Cube Solver

• http://robotsquare.com/2013/09/06/lego-mindstorms-ev3-solves-rubiks-cubes-in-under-two-minutes/

• Sudoku Solver• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp8Y2yjV4fU

• Flyer Robot• http://thenxtstep.blogspot.com/search?updated-

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