VEX Robotics Pre-Engineering Ms. Lindsay

What is a Robot? A robot is a programmable mechanical device than can perform tasks and interact with its environment

Basic Components of a Robot Body Can be any size or shape Human shaped robots have been seen in movies Majority of them look nothing like humans

Control System A program that tells the robot how to act Electronics that process the information Can be simple or extraordinarily complex Designed to allow the machine to react to its environment through code or sensory input (touch, temperature and light sensors)

Central Processing Unit Directs its behavior Can be autonomous Behavior Behavior is a response to different inputs.

Uses of Robots Precision work Repetitive/monotonous work Dangerous work Exploration Competition Education

Robotics in Education Robotics enables students to use their hands and minds to create like an engineer, artist, and technician does, all at once.

Safety NO playing or running in classroom NO throwing of objects of any kind Clean up all work areas and dispose of materials property Keep work areas neat and organized.

Classroom Rules Stop talking at the sound of the bell Make sure all parts are in the proper container Make sure your container is labeled and neatly placed in the back of the room.

Teams - Skylab MatthiasGregoryCarlosDimaunIsaiahJerald KynellTyroneDawntaeUsherKeonJordan M GageMarquise C Jordan JMarquise H. Xavier JDontray JahmariOmariElijahJosiahCedricFrederick

Teams - Explorer Michael AKobe BZenoMichael CMichael F Kevin BWilliamOmariKevin FNicholas JamesKahlidBrianMalikParris DevronJayDonayaeOmarDonnell Wayne

Team - Apollo WatysiTroyDavon NasheimDonaldSataree RaekwonRaquonJaion SaquanSahmarDevin

Team - Pioneer IraKhalilShaheemDerrickJawon TertiusLanceVincentMontezIsaiah JimmyIshmaelEquanTylerKai ChristopherMarquisIsaacTresureTyrae Murphy

Team - Galileo TyroneAnthonyKennethDennisKeyonteNicholas JonathanAaronKobeKhayyumGhaisDavon QuincyUrielJordanDeontaeDeandreJordan JamesKy’ronIaezellXavierCorlandoDa’Marko