1. Introduction to EV3

2. Many Different Types of Robots
Different Types of Robots (Discussion: include student examples)
Dangerous work, Dull (repetitive) work, Delicate (precision) work, Dirty work (hostile environments, beyond human capability), etc.
Snake Robot

3. EV3 Robotics Platform EV3 Hardware EV3 Firmware EV3 Software
EV3: Our Robotics Technology of Choice
o Ask how many students have worked with LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
§ Lego is the "manufacturer" of the EV3 (first robot characteristic)
o Explain that we will explore hardware vs firmware vs software in future lessons
§ Hardware – what you can touch
§ Software – instructions programmer (student) gives robot
§ Firmware – instructions manufacturer (LEGO® MINDSTORMS® ) gives robot
o We’ll be focusing on the hardware for the next few lessons

4. Building LEGO® Pieces
o Hardware includes tradition LEGO® MINDSTORMS® building pieces plus EV3 parts

5. Building LEGO® Motors and Sensors
§ EV3 sensors (light, touch, ultrasonic, gyro)
· Have students compare these to human senses
· These are how EV3 robots “sense their environment” (second robot characteristic)
§ EV3 motors
· Have students compare these to human capabilities (muscles)
· These are one way EV3 robots “respond to instructions” (third robot characteristic)

6. Building LEGO® EV3 USB Port for Connection to Computer
Motor Output Ports
LCD Display Screen
Navigation Buttons
USB port for WiFi
Memory Expansion
Sensor Input Ports
§ EV3 “brick”
· Have students compare these to human capabilities (brain)
· Controls motors, lights and LCD screen based on instructions and sensory input

7. Lego: Not Just a Toy Rubik’s Cube Solver Sudoku Solver Flyer Robot
Sudoku Solver
Flyer Robot
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o EV3 – Although LEGO® MINDSTORMS® , not just a toy
§ Show video examples of Rubik’s Cube Solver, Sudoku Solver and Hand Out Flyers.
· Exact same hardware as students will use in class
· Point out brick, motors and sensors in videos
· More complex software than students will start with, but all within reach in advanced classes
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