The students learn about robotics, types of robots, purpose of robots, use of robots function of robots automated control, sensing devices, actuators and controlling devices.
This is a subject where the Internet and You Tube comes in to play. A great way to engage the students would be to show the variety of robots and how they are used in society and in the future. Everyday we come across sensing devices (traffic lights) and actuators (automatic sliding doors).
Project development on a robotic device would be dependent on the schools resources. Lego would be a terrific system for students to learn with.
Video 1- Robot Soccer. BotSport.tv (2012)
Botsport.tv.com is a soccer tournament with robotic players. When they fall over they can get back up again by themselves.
Craig,
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts, Lego does seem like a fantastic way to engage students at a hands on level to get them right in to doing it themselves. It is a topic that does allow a great experience which can be really interesting and engaging and a great deal of fun!