1. Robotics

2. Talk to your group about your experience with Legos/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. “Robot” coined by Karel Capek in a 1921 science-fiction Czech play

4. Definition:
“A robot is a reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.” (Robot Institute of America)
Alternate definition:
“A robot is a one-armed, blind idiot with limited memory and which cannot speak, see, or hear.”

5. The Three Laws of Robotics
A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

6. Agenda
Forming your team
Setting Goals
Equipping your team

7. Forming Your Team

8. Not a Drop-In Program This is a project oriented program
Team members need to understand the commitment required
Team members need to be available on a consistent basis to move their parts of the project forward from the first meetings through the year end.

9. Where to Meet
In the Activity Room
Every other Tuesday at 8:00AM

10. Team size Maximum team size allowed is 10
5 to 7 team members is probably ideal
Pick members for your team and come up with a robotic team name. Choose a team leader.

11. Team Goals Learn robotic design and programming skills
Set achievable goals
Problem Solving
Everyone participates
HAVE FUN!

12. Equipping Your Team

13. Minimum Resources to Start
A robotics kit
A computer with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 (with Windows 7 use the latest NXT software V2.1)
A place to meet and practice
A storage box for sorting

14. Robotics Kit Info Lego Mindstorm EV3-based kits
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15. Share Your Experience with MINDSTORM EV3
Bring your mind storm kit to our next meeting!!

16. 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

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

18. 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)

19. 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

20. Videos: Check these out!!
Rubik’s Cube Solver
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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
* Many other examples on or search for EV3 at !