Vex Robotics Resources
Sessions 1-4:
Students will be able to develop appropriate vocabulary and background knowledge of robotic systems. Students will build a simple robot that meets a specific competition's guidelines. Each student will keep a scientific notebooks during the sessions. Teams will be selected and each team will collaborate on a single Google Presentation.
Specific Objectives: Students will be able to:
(Unit 9: Drivetrain Design)
Stack'em Up Challenge: The Game
Define the problem
The object of this game is to put as many blocks on the stair steps as possible within the time limit. The higher the step, the more points the blocks will be worth.
The first and most important consideration a designer needs to take into account is the elevation required. At what height does the robot pick up the object? At what height does the robot need to lift the object? Are there multiple heights the object will need to be scored at? What mechanism will accomplish these changes in elevation?
(Unit 10.6: Design of Lifting Mechanism)
Testing and Improving
After the first version of the robot is complete it is time to test it. Some questions for the students to consider while testing:
Students will be able to develop appropriate vocabulary and background knowledge of robotic systems. Students will build a simple robot that meets a specific competition's guidelines. Each student will keep a scientific notebooks during the sessions. Teams will be selected and each team will collaborate on a single Google Presentation.
Specific Objectives: Students will be able to:
- Define what a robot is
- List and talk about the three types of robotic controls: remote, autonomous, and tethered
- Build a simple robot
- Make a robot move
- Complete a simple obstacle course
(Unit 9: Drivetrain Design)
Stack'em Up Challenge: The Game
Define the problem
The object of this game is to put as many blocks on the stair steps as possible within the time limit. The higher the step, the more points the blocks will be worth.
The first and most important consideration a designer needs to take into account is the elevation required. At what height does the robot pick up the object? At what height does the robot need to lift the object? Are there multiple heights the object will need to be scored at? What mechanism will accomplish these changes in elevation?
(Unit 10.6: Design of Lifting Mechanism)
Testing and Improving
After the first version of the robot is complete it is time to test it. Some questions for the students to consider while testing:
- Does the robot complete tasks in the desired manner?
- Is it fast enough?
- Is it robust enough, or are parts of it breaking or coming apart during use?
- Does the robot achieve the goals that have been set forth by the design team?
- Can it score enough points to consistently win matches?
- Is it easy to control?
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Curriculum
Novice Course - Mr. Gabrielse's Robotics Class
Robotics Academy Curriculum
Vex Curriculum Lessons
Lifts
Robotics Academy Curriculum
Vex Curriculum Lessons
Lifts
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