Friday, November 27, 2015

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Skim this article.
Which robotic project would you like to work on and why?
Find out more about the project and be ready to present more information to the class.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Intro to Robotics blog 36

Cubli


Skim the article and watch the video in the article. Then answer the questions below.

What is used to balance the cube on its corners?
Name 3 things this cube can do?
How does the cube go from a resting position to a balancing position?
What are the applications of the cube?


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Look at the summary in this article.

Then watch this video.

Name 3 things that are unique about this robots.
How does this robot fish move?
Why make a robot fish?

Intro to Robotics blog 34 robot assignments

Please research the robot you are assigned to and be ready to report to the class as much as you can about the robot.
Hexbug Vex series - Brady and Brandon
Mip by wowwee- Sam and Taylor
PowerUp! 3.0- Jerry and Devon
Sphero Ollie- Alex and Colin
Parrot Mindrons jumping sumo- Kaitlyn and Nick
Nano-Falcon Helicopter- Wyatt and Garrett
All terran robot ATR-


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Go to this site

work on code of combat code.

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Watch the video and read the article.


This robot is the first robot to do something. What?
Why is Nestle using this robot to sell coffee makers?

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Intro to Robotics blog 31

HOUR OF CODE

Go to this site  watch the video, and do the 10 lessons for the flappy bird game.


At the end of lesson 10 show me your game.

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Skim this article.



Watch it in action.
and here too.

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Go to the website and read the article or listen to the 60 second podcast.



Why do robots need to learn how to fall?
What did they learn about the robots falling?
What do they still have to do to get a robot to fall on its feet like a cat?

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Intro to Robotics blog 28

Watch the video.


How did the dogs respond to the robot?
Why did they choose to use dogs?
Why is this experiment important?

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Skim the article.
Then watch the video.    scroll to the bottom of the screen






How big are the robots?
What sensors do they have installed?
Why are they better than the previous ones?

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Watch this video.


How can the study of sidewinder snakes help the development of robots?

Friday, November 13, 2015

Intro to Robotics blog 25

Skim this article.

Just for fun watch this

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What are the microbots made of?
How to they move?
How will they be used?

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

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Go to this site.

Skim the article and watch the video.

Describe this robot: height, how is it powered, who rides in it, what is it's function
What is the price and do you think they will have their tournament?