1. Texas 4-H
Presented by: Derrick Bruton

2. Topics Objectives Getting Started Get it Going Equipment Curriculum
Trainings, Tutorials, & Build Instructions
Contests
Grant Opportunities

3. Project Objectives
DEVELOP an understanding of basic science concepts related to robotics
APPLY the processes of scientific inquiry and engineering design
BUILD skills in science, engineering and technology
USE the tools of technology to enhance their learning
EXPLORE related careers in these fields
APPLY the skills and knowledge they are developing to new challenges.

4. Getting Started There is no “right place” to start a robotics program
Start with the first available resource
A volunteer
Youth interest
Robotics equipment
Funding
Location

5. Getting Started Start small
Continue to grow as you gain experience and resources
Teach project skills
Don’t focus solely on contest preparation
Understand that you do not have to be an engineer to lead robotics

6. Getting Started Recruit a team of leaders (youth and adult)
Robotics is now a project selection on Connect
Determine ages/stages of members
Determine interests and group’s direction
Explore and match opportunities
Raise funds
Purchase kits, supplies, and curriculum
Attend training(s)
Set goals with participants

7. Get it Going Secure meeting place Develop a schedule
Implement a progressive plan with achievable benchmarks
Establish an environment of experiential learning
Allow failures, but foster problem-solving
Celebrate successes
Cover SET abilities along the way

8. Get it Going - SET Abilities
Predict
Organize
Hypothesize
Infer
Evaluate
Question
State a Problem
Plan Investigation
Research Problem
Summarize/Relate
Test
Invent/Implement Solutions
Problem Solve
Interpret/Analyze/Reason
Design Solutions
Categorize/Order/Classify
Measure
Model/Graph/Use Numbers
Collect Data
Troubleshoot
Draw/Design
Redesign
Build/Construct
Optimize
Use Tools
Collaborate
Observe
Compare
Communicate
Definitions of SET abilities:

9. Robot Platforms Defined as a brand or type of robot kit
The one you choose depends on member’s age, needs, skills, contest type, and abilities
Examples:
Lego
VEX
Various models available from both platforms
Texas 4-H will use Lego Mindstorm brand kits for our contests
No product endorsements implied or intended.

10. Lego WeDo Starter set that is ideal for Clover Kids
$130/kit; Software sold separately (combo pack $218)
Construction set comes with printed building instructions for 12 models and contains more than 150 elements including a motor, tilt sensor, motion sensor, and LEGO USB Hub.

11. Lego Mindstorm EV3 Core Set

12. Lego Mindstorm EV3 Core Set
$350/kit
Education software sold separately ($100)
Recommended for all age divisions
Recommend 1:3 ratio of kit to kid
The kit includes: – Three interactive servo motors  – Built-in rotation sensor and ultrasonic sensor – Color/light sensor, gyro sensor and two touch sensors – Ball wheel – LEGO Technic building bricks for creating a vast variety of models

13. User-Friendly Software
This may look complicated at first, but it’s really quite simple.
No computer programming language coding, just drag-and-drop blocks with a few variable settings.

14. Education vs. Home Edition Software
Education (recommended)
$100 single-user license
Must be ordered, then downloaded
Includes sample build instructions for education kit
Home
Free download
Includes sample build instructions for home kit
Lacks two sensor blocks, but can be downloaded

15. Apps Lego Commander – programming via Bluetooth connection
Ideas4lego – mechanism designs
Projects4lego –project designs
Instructables – build instructions and tutorials (search for EV3 or Mindstorm)

16. Where to Find the Goods US Lego Education
EV3 Mindstorm Core Set and Software
Free EV3 Software (Home version)

17. Purchase Orders/Price Quotes
Lego Education Texas Representative: Betty Justus Office Phone: Secondary Phone: Voice Mail:109

18. Lessons and Curriculum
National 4-H Robotics
Platform DVD
Robotics with EV3
Texas Tech University
Texas 4-H - Beginner robotics course (online and free)
Lego Education (YouTube channel)
Carnegie Mellon

19. Building Blocks – Junk Drawer Robotics
Give Robots a Hand
Explore the design and function of robotic arms, hands and grippers and build a robotic arm that really moves!
Robots on the Move
Design and build machines that roll, slide, draw or move underwater and explore robot mobility - movement, power transfer and locomotion.
Mechatronics
It’s all about the connection between the mechanical and electronic elements of robots, and you will explore sensors, write programs, build circuits and design your own robot.

20. Training, Tutorials and Build Instructions
ORTOP NXT Tutorial
RobotShop – How to Build a Robot
Lego Engineering
MindCuber – Rubik’s Cube solver
NXTPrograms.com
Build Projects - Books
Amazon Link for NXT
Amazon Link for EV3

21. Texas 4-H Contests GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics)
2016 Roundup – Robotics Challenge
New contest with a “food challenge-type format”
Rules have been posted on our website

22. Other Non 4-H Sponsored Contests

23. Leadership Opportunities
Host a tournament in your county/district
Apply to be a member of the Texas 4-H Robotics Advisory Committee (youth and adult membership)
Assist at Texas 4-H Roundup robotics competition
Assist at major stock show robot competitions

24. Grants Lego Texas 4-H Foundation Locating and Applying
Sources of Funding
Writing the Grant
Texas 4-H Foundation
$750 program support grants

25. Thank you!
Questions?