Saturday, September 26, 2015

Intro to Robotics #10

Hello Spoon
Click on this link, read the short article, and watch the video.
Answer the questions below.

1) How do you get the robot to do what you want?
2) Hello Spoon uses your ______________.
3) How many sensors does it use? what type?

Friday, September 25, 2015

Intro to Robotics blog 9

Watch this video on a cheetah


What kind of motor does it have?
How fast can it run?
Does it use the same motion as a real cheetah?


Intro to Robotics Blog 8

click this link and read about robot cheerleaders

then click on this link to watch the video


How do they move around?
Name 2 types of sensor each robot has.
Murata is a company that sells what?

Friday, September 18, 2015

Intro to Robotics blog #7

What is the most amazing thing about this kid?

Quin

Intro to Robotics Blog #6

Swarm robots 


or try this link or search for "Harvard Scientists Devise Robot Swarm"

How do they organize?
What inspired the idea?
Who is in charge?
What 3 things does it know?
Future application?

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Intro to Robotics blog 5

Watch the video on the this website. click on this link, If the video does not come up, type in "intel smart wheelchair" in the search bar to go to the video.



Would you consider it a robot? Why or why not?  What are the three things it does differently than a regular electric wheel chair?

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Intro to Robotics Blog #3

These twelve robots have invaded American homes.
Read about the twelve. Select the one you would want.
In the comments give the name, its function, and how it gets around.