Robotics Student Incursion
I supply everything, even the laptop computers!
Introduction To Robotics
This session will introduce your younger students to robots through scientific investigation
of how robots are able to reference light, sound, degrees and touch sensor readings from their
environment and then undertake actions or work depending on sequential commands called
programming. Students will work directly with the NXT robot and undertake simple experiments,
eventually creating their own 5 step program on the NXT robot and see how well their robot
performs. Math's, science and thinking skills are all interwoven into these simple activities
that will open up a whole new world to your students.
Supplied Equipment
My Software - ™ ® LEGO ®MINDSTORMS NXTg / LEGO RoboLab 2.9.4c programming software
My Hardware-
- 15 Laptop Computers with all associated electrical leads and power-boards
- Data Projector
- 15 LEGO NXT basic robot with light, sound, ultrasonic, touch and angle sensors
(I can use your LEGO sets if you wish, especially if you have RCX robots)
Robots and LEGO Equipment
Session Details
Suitable For years - 3 - 9
Session Length - Best outcomes are obtained with a 1hr 40min + session due to the number of skills we are employing. Shorter sessions can cover the basics.
Student Skills Required - some computer experience and competence with a mouse. No previous robot programming required.
Preparation - Ideally students should have completed the Robotics Background Activities to place robots in context and for the best educational outcome.
Follow this link to the Robotics Background activities that will prepare your class and maximise outcomes
Physical and thinking activities � no robot�s required , to prepare your class
See a robotics project I have mentored - Robots Go To School
View More Robot Photos
At right - Student wearing the "Robot Costume" used in the incursion for the programming game. Students will verbally program this robot as a simple starting point to understanding how a robot is programmed. They will then progress onto programming a NXT robot using simple on-brick programming and then programming the NXT robot on my computers. This progression ensures that students have a solid understanding of basic programming sequencing and protocols.
Read about the activities and outcomes here.
Above^ -the Basic LEGO NXT robot used in the incursions.
Below v Decorated dancing robots
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