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Girls’ Robotics Camp Spring 2011
Welcome!
• What are we learning?– Robotics– Application of Robotics– Programming– Out-of-the-box Thinking
• Let’s have Fun!
• Don’t be afraid to experiment.
What is a Robot?
How about this?
Or this?
Or what about this?
The answer: they are all robots
What is a robot?
• Definition: Machine that works automatically.o Completes as task a
human has instructed it to do.
o can perform tasks on its own, or with guidance
• 90% of all Robotics are used in toys.
Robotic History• Fact or fiction.
o First in our imaginations. Leonardo's robot knight
o Human like.o Fantastic in nature.
• First modern robots where not human like.o Mechanical arms wielding
grippers, paint sprayers, and welding torches.
• Not very exciting:o 13th Century robotic musicians.
Ibn al-Razzaz Al-Jazari.o Make extremely accurate
clocks.
Why do we build robots?
We use robots to…
• Save money
• Save manpower
• Save lives
• Keep humans out of dangerous situations
What are robots used for in real life?
Before we get started, we would like to show you what these kits can really do.
Your NXT Mindstorm
• Now, please open your kits. Lets have a look at the components.
NXT Brick
• The main piece to any Mindstorm creation
• Brain for robot• Takes 6 AA batteries
– Runs out quite fast
• Capable of running your robot programs
• Programmable 2 ways:– on the brick– on the computer
The buttons
• Orange button:– On button– Selects options– Accept
• Gray button:– Backs up one layer (go back)– Turns off brick
• Arrow keys– Scrolls through options
Ports
Ultrasonic Sensor
• Allows robot to “see”• Can measure distances
using sound• Can react to movement• x1
Touch Sensor
• Reacts to environment• Senses if robot bumps
into anything• Hole in front to attach
pieces to• x2
Light sensor
• Senses light• Tells the difference
between colors• Lamp• x1
Motor
• Used to add movement to your machine
• Can measure distance and number of rotations
• All of the machines you will build will use this
Connecting to the Computer: USB
This is what you’ll need
Step 1: attach USB cord to Brick
Step 2: Attach USB cord to Computer
Step 3: Load up Software
Step 4: Open tools and click on remote control
Step 5: open connections
Step 6: If connected, it should show up in the Window (yellow)
Step 7: You should now be able to use the keyboard to move the motors
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