Robotics

at the

Library

“The important thing is

not to stop questioning.

Curiosity has its own

reason for existing.“

Albert Einstein

Mark Sumner

Disney Imagineer

Soarin’ Over California

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Sorry! I am terrible.

I can’t draw..

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Creative Generation

STEM/STEAM Generation

The Net Generation

More than one million

robotic mechanisms are

working throughout the

world, mainly in Asia

(50%), Europe (31%) and

North America (14%).

Robotics

Design

Engineering

Construction Operation

Technology

Application

Robotics

Design

Engineering

Construction Operation Application

The Design Cycle

Excite:

Identify the Problem

or

Question(s)

Evaluate:

Test/Assess

or

Justify the

Approach

Elaborate:

Communicate solution

or

Explain the predictions

compared to the results

Explore:

Develop Solutions

or

Make Predictions

Engage:

Choose Best

Solution,

hierarchy of the

questions

Experiment:

Build/Construct Write/Model

or

Design/complete an experiment

AEROSPACE

CERAMIC AND MATERIALS

MECHANICAL

MINING

AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL

AUDIO

MARINE AND OCEAN

PETROLEUM NUCLEAR

COMPUTER

ELECTRICAL

CHEMICAL

MANUFACTURING

INDUSTRIAL

GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL

BIOENGINEERING AND BIOCHEMICAL

BIOMEDICAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

Materials Included

Curriculum

Manipulatives

Brain Pack

Organization trays

Nomenclature

Building Blocks

The building blocks are referred to as the Build Block 30, 15, 7.5, and 5.

This means they are 30mm to 5 mm in length.

Axles

There are a variety of axles in the labs. The most used is the Clip Axle.

Clip Axle indicates there is a fork at each end.

Remember, size is universal so a 30 clip axle is the same length of a building block 30.

Building Plates and Angle Plates

These adaptable components are mainly used for spacing and connecting

and offer versatility to builds. Fischertechnik has four angles to choose

from: 7.5, 15, 30, and 60 degress..

Be careful not to confuse the 5mm building plate with the 7.5 mm angle plates.

Mounting Plates/Building Plates

1mm thick and flat on one side, these plates are used for attaching to builds.

Girders

Attach to builds via pin and groove or rivets.

Gears

The Academy of Robotics provides a variety of gears. The usage depends on need.

Key Components

Building Skill Cards

Curriculum

8 Building booklets that get progressive more difficult. Each has step by step directions and a, build appropriate, program written in visual logo.

Resource Sheets

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Assembly

1. Wash hands before use…hand washing is REQUIRED!

2. No food or drink around the lab or your workstation.

Kit Rules and Procedures Ideas

Kit PROCEDURES:

1. Keep the kit organized.

(Brainstorm a system to keep the kit(s) organized.)

2. Take only what you need. Do not be a “part hog.”

(Think of ideas about how to contain parts while building and

where to store incomplete models.)

3. Kit location. (Where is the best location in the learning environment

for the lab and why?)

4. No chunk dumping. (Create a plan for determining how and

when to break down models and put parts away.)

Kit RULES:

1. Take the time to build as many builds as possible so

you can share your knowledge with the

students.

2. Pad allotted kit time by 15 minutes when you begin

working with the lab.

3. Communicate build, maintenance, and

assessment expectations..

Consider the following…

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Robotics

Design Construction Operation

Technology

Application

Components The Brian Pack

The Brain

Sensor Ports – 8 total – labeled 0 -7

Servo

Motor

Ports

4 total

labeled A - D

Motor Ports – 4 total – labeled A - D

A/C power

terminal

Battery

terminal

USB

terminal

On/Off Switch

Run/Stop button

The Cortex

Programming: Drag and Drop

Logic commands

Command Menu

Menu Bar

Command Center

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Design and build an autonomous

robotic vehicle that can

maneuver the obstacles and

reach the opposite end within ten

minutes.

Bonus Challenge: Tier II – Complete the above,

but, in addition, have your robot return to the landing spot.

“Technology can bring the real world into the classroom, which

means that as teachers we can better prepare kids for the

exciting adventures that they will face in their future.”

Dan Roberts– Seychelles