Lego RoboticsWalking Lego Robot

Driving Lego Robot

Laura A, Laura M, Yiming

Computer Programming Computer Programming Is Like LEGOIs Like LEGO

Curriculum Connections

Robotics Design ProcessRobotics Design Process

Defining the Problem Research and Designing Building the Robot

Programming and Testing the Robot Evaluating the Robot

1. Problem Solving, Logic, and Design2. Hardware and Interface3. Programming Concepts

TIK/TEE/ICE/ICSTIK/TEE/ICE/ICS

• Programmingconditional statement, loops, and wait states • Hardwareelectronics, feedback from sensors• Interfacing Microcontrollers (LEGO RCX)

Academic Concepts in Context ofAcademic Concepts in Context of

• Electronic control• Mechanics• Design engineering• Scientific processes• Project management, problem solving, Project management, problem solving,

teaming, and the development of teaming, and the development of workplace workplace competencies.competencies.

Math/ScienceMath/Science

• Enable students to “do” mathematics rather than study it. When robots are programmed to move specific distances students are required to apply geometry, measurement, conversion of units, ratios and proportions.

• Help students understand the iterative nature of scientific exploration.

http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/curriculum/high_school/index.htm

TASK 1

Program your robot to go forward for 4 seconds, then reverse and go backward for 2 seconds and stop

TASK 2

1)Start behind the starting line2)When you cross the next line, turn right3)Continue and stop when you cross the

finish line

The fastest robot wins!

Bonus: Make your robot do a victory song and dance when it finishes.