Robotics Camp Chattanooga State June 23 27, 2008 Introduction to NXT and FLL

1. Robotics CampChattanooga State June 23 – 27, 2008 Introduction to NXT and FLL

2. 2 What are Robots? A mechanical device that is capable of performing a variety of tasks on command or according to instructions programmed in advance. Robotics is the science of studying and creating robots Although people have been imagining and writing stories about robots for many years, robotics has been a real science only since the 1970's

3. 3 Robots in the Press

4. 4 Less Famous

5. 5 Why Robots? Dirty, Dangerous, Dull Tasks Reconnaissance, MOUT, denial of area, consequence management, logistics, de-mining

6. 6 Why Robots? Better Than Humans? Robots at WTC… Enter places smaller than person could enter Resistant to fire and can survive without oxygen

7. 7 Industrial Manipulators High precision, fast repetition Usually no sensing of the environment Welding can be off by an inch… From The Who rock opera… From The Who rock opera…

8. 8 3 Ways of Controlling a Robot “RC-ing” you control the robot you can view the robot and it’s relationship to the environment ex. radio controlled cars, bomb robots operator isn’t removed from scene

9. 9 3 Ways of Controlling a Robot teleoperation you control the robot you can only view the environment through the robot’s eyes

10. 10 3 Ways of Controlling a Robot semi- or full autonomy you might control the robot sometimes you can only view the environment through the robot’s eyes ex. Sojouner with different modes human doesn’t have to do everything

11. 11 Lego Mindstorm Robot Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrjNvU3ap8w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPzkIH5oEzg&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZINIRD1Odw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXiql8Fm64A&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOvEG27Gt4

12. FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology “To create a world where science and technology are celebrated... where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.” Dean Kamen, Founder

13. 13 FIRST’s Mission FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills. Founded in 1989 Vision "To create a world where science and technology are celebrated... where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes" Dean Kamen, Founder Mission FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills. Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for science and technology. His passion and determination to help young people discover the excitement and rewards of science and technology are the cornerstones of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.Vision "To create a world where science and technology are celebrated... where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes" Dean Kamen, Founder Mission FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills. Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for science and technology. His passion and determination to help young people discover the excitement and rewards of science and technology are the cornerstones of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

14. 14 FIRST LEGO League FLL is geared for younger students (9-14) Teams of ten or less Uses LEGO NXT Mindstorm kits firstlegoleague.org

15. 15 FLL Community The cornerstones of the FLL Community are the FLL Values. As a members of the FLL community, we ask that you uphold these values. FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is thrilled to welcome you to our community! The cornerstones of the FLL Community are the FLL Values. As a members of the FLL community, we ask that you uphold these values.FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is thrilled to welcome you to our community! The cornerstones of the FLL Community are the FLL Values. As a members of the FLL community, we ask that you uphold these values.

16. 16 FLL Values Respect each other in the best spirit of teamwork Behave with courtesy and compassion for others at all times Honor the spirit of friendly competition Act with integrity Demonstrate gracious professionalism Encourage others to adopt these values Coaches also have a Promise that they make with the team. Your coach will provide you a copy of this during the season. It basically says that they will help coach and mentor, but let it be your team and your work.Coaches also have a Promise that they make with the team. Your coach will provide you a copy of this during the season. It basically says that they will help coach and mentor, but let it be your team and your work.

17. 17 Nano Quest 2006 Challenge Nanotechnology Aspects of the Challenge Robot Performance Presentation Team Work Technical Interview http://www.firstlegoleague.org/default.aspx?pid=21380 Send them to poke around the website for 15 minutes.Send them to poke around the website for 15 minutes.

18. 18 Nanotechnology A new scientific frontier that will impact many facets of society The nano world is 100,000 times smaller than the thickness of a single strand of hair. The Nano Quest robot game mission models represent just some of the technology and ideas that scientists are thinking about or working on right now.

19. 19 The Project Explore a current or potential application of nanotechnology Nano Quest missions Other Sources Learn what scientists are doing 5 minutes or less (including setup time) Aspects of the Project Select a current or potential application of nanotechnology Design a solution or improvement Share your project with others We are not doing the project as part of the camp!! Make this clear. What is Nanotechnology? -Nanotechnology is a new scientific frontier that will impact many facets of society, such as medicine, computers, and the environment. -The nano world is 100,000 times smaller than the thickness of a single strand of hair. -At the nano level, everything jumps and shakes – even solid things like tabletops. Imagine, the atoms that make up a solid object constantly move and vibrate! Why Nanotechnology? Nanotechnologists move atoms and molecules around to make amazing new discoveries. Scientists believe that someday nanotechnology will allow us to cure diseases using devices small enough to travel through the human body. Others believe nanotechnology will allow us to travel into space in an elevator using a system of tiny tubes and centrifugal force. Because of nanotechnology, right now you can buy things like stain-resistant clothes and bouncier tennis balls. The Nano Quest robot game mission models represent just some of the technology and ideas that scientists are thinking about or working on right now. Through your Nano Quest project, you’ll be asked to join the exploration of this new and fascinating world. Nano Quest Project Summary Project Selection: Explore a current or potential application of nanotechnology, either from the Nano Quest robot missions or from another source. Learn what scientists are facing in improving upon the existing application or making the potential application a reality. Design an improvement for the existing nanotechnology, or choose a potential application that faces a challenge and solve it. Share your findings with your community. NOTE: Include all three parts of the project in the presentation in order to qualify for project awards at qualifying and championship tournaments: 1) Select a current or potential application of nanotechnology 2) Design a solution or improvement 3) Share your project with others Its length should be no more than five minutes, including setup timeWe are not doing the project as part of the camp!! Make this clear. What is Nanotechnology? -Nanotechnology is a new scientific frontier that will impact many facets of society, such as medicine, computers, and the environment. -The nano world is 100,000 times smaller than the thickness of a single strand of hair. -At the nano level, everything jumps and shakes – even solid things like tabletops. Imagine, the atoms that make up a solid object constantly move and vibrate! Why Nanotechnology? Nanotechnologists move atoms and molecules around to make amazing new discoveries. Scientists believe that someday nanotechnology will allow us to cure diseases using devices small enough to travel through the human body. Others believe nanotechnology will allow us to travel into space in an elevator using a system of tiny tubes and centrifugal force. Because of nanotechnology, right now you can buy things like stain-resistant clothes and bouncier tennis balls. The Nano Quest robot game mission models represent just some of the technology and ideas that scientists are thinking about or working on right now. Through your Nano Quest project, you’ll be asked to join the exploration of this new and fascinating world. Nano Quest Project Summary Project Selection: Explore a current or potential application of nanotechnology, either from the Nano Quest robot missions or from another source. Learn what scientists are facing in improving upon the existing application or making the potential application a reality. Design an improvement for the existing nanotechnology, or choose a potential application that faces a challenge and solve it. Share your findings with your community. NOTE: Include all three parts of the project in the presentation in order to qualify for project awards at qualifying and championship tournaments: 1) Select a current or potential application of nanotechnology 2) Design a solution or improvement 3) Share your project with others Its length should be no more than five minutes, including setup time

20. 20 Robot Missions Teams design and build LEGO robots using NXT kits 9 missions Different point values 2 - 1/2 min. rounds Nano Quest Missions: The mission descriptions are listed in their handout packet. Give this to them now if you have not done so already. Let them look over the missions and ask any questions that they have for 5-10 minutes.The mission descriptions are listed in their handout packet. Give this to them now if you have not done so already. Let them look over the missions and ask any questions that they have for 5-10 minutes.

21. 21 NXT Mindstorms Kit NXT Brick The robot’s brain Everything connects here Other LEGO pieces Wheels Motors Sensors Arms Connectors Cables

22. 22 Learning about NXT Use the tutorials provided Follow the printed and on screen instructions Play with the parts Try different things once you are finished This is about experimenting and learning!

23. 23 Figure 1

24. 24 Figure 2

25. 25 Figure 3

26. 26 Figure 4

27. 27 Figure 5

28. 28 Downloading programs To download programs to your robot, you need to connect it to the computer using the USB cable. Click on the download button (Fig 6.a) and then run your program.

29. 29 Figure 6

30. 30 Running programs on the NXT Use the arrow keys to find "My Files" Use the orange key to enter the menu. Find and enter the "Software files" menu. This is where all of the programs you download will be stored on the NXT. Find your downloaded program. It should be the same name as the file on the computer. Select "Run" from the menu to run the program.

31. 31 Navigating NXT Menus Arrow Keys: move left or right through a menu Orange Button: think of this as "enter" Rectangular Button below Orange Button: think of this as "exit" or "escape"

32. 32 Turning off the NXT To turn off the NXT, you use the rectangular button below the orange button. Press this rectangular button repeatedly until the menu asks if you want to turn off the NXT. At this point, you will need to use the orange button to select "Yes." This will turn the NXT off.

33. 33 Afterwards Once you are finished, try changing some parts of your robot and make it do other things.