Build a prototype of a new kind of robot that helps or replaces people who work in difficult or dangerous situations. Decide on a challenge, brainstorm solutions, plan, build a prototype, and test it to see how well it meets the challenge. Pick a challenge Explore possible solutions Plan your prototype Build a prototype Get…
Sequence: Robotics
Robotics 2: How Robots Move
Robots are simple machines that are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to move, understand, and act. Think you might be a good robot? See if you can follow your programmer’s algorithm. After, become a programmer, and create algorithms for robots and friends….
Robotics 3: Design a Robot
Now that you know what robots can do and how they do it, it’s time to design your own! Plan and build a prototype of your robot that solves an everyday problem. Don’t forget to make a program for your robot, as it will need it for your prototype to “run”. After, test and share…
Robotics 3: Showcasing Robots
After engineers build a working version of their robots, they release them to the public. They may enter them into challenges and competitions or market them through a website or crowd-funding campaign. Now that you’ve built your robot, share your design with others and explore a future in robotics. Learn about robotics events and organizations…
Robotics 3: Showcasing Robots
After engineers build their robots, they show them to others and enter them into challenges and competitions. Now that you have build your robot prototype, it’s time to create a presentation and share your design with others. After, explore robotics competitions and find out what it’s like to be on a robotics team! Create a…