ScoreBOT Challenge
Many people consider a robot as a machine that can run autonomous. However, if you broaden the definition of "robot" slightly, remote controlled objects can often be considered to be a robot. One thing is clear, that building a competitive quality robot is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work, both physical and mental. Working in teams of two or three, students designed and fabricated a multi-functional, Radio Controlled (RC), battery powered Robotic system. The robot was designed to collect tennis balls, climb over obstacles and deliver a load to a given area within a specified amount of time. The major objective was to collect and deposit as many tennis balls in a set time frame to a specific location on the playing floor or arena.
Learning Objectives
The physical science concepts this project covers are: forces, link mechanisms and motion, more specifically; the study of kinematics. The ultimate goal of the ScoreBOT Challenge is to design and fabricate a mechanical system that moves quickly and picks up tennis balls efficiently and effectively. Engineering principles include brainstorming of ideas, analyzing, testing, and revisions. Using creative problem-solving techniques, students will brainstorm about the best material to use: then design their solutions based on their brainstorming and researched ideas. By having each team create an individual design, each solution will be unique in its own innovative way.
Learning Objectives
The physical science concepts this project covers are: forces, link mechanisms and motion, more specifically; the study of kinematics. The ultimate goal of the ScoreBOT Challenge is to design and fabricate a mechanical system that moves quickly and picks up tennis balls efficiently and effectively. Engineering principles include brainstorming of ideas, analyzing, testing, and revisions. Using creative problem-solving techniques, students will brainstorm about the best material to use: then design their solutions based on their brainstorming and researched ideas. By having each team create an individual design, each solution will be unique in its own innovative way.