Robotics in the Classroom

1. Robotics in the Classroom Using Lego Mindstorms

2. We all are familiar with Legos • We need to add motors and a brain Getting to know Lego Mindstorms

3. Get the builders guide out of your kit • Find a basic base model to build and begin to build it Building a base

4. Using your computer to sync your robot • Setting up your computer and robot • Familiarizing yourself with the Lego Mindstorms Software Program Setup

5. Program your robot to follow a straight line and stop at the end of the line (you can use timing or light sensor). • Program your robot to follow a curved line (use timing or light sensor). Following a Line

6. Program your robot to operate until touched and then move a different direction • Program your robot to do the above until touched 3 times and then stop operation Using Touch Sensors

8. Program your robot to follow a path using a light sensor • Make your robot stop and go a different direction when it gets to close to an object • Use your light sensor to determine the color of a ball • Program your robot to approach a red ball and leave it alone but if it approaches a blue ball, knock it out of the way Using Light and Sonic Sensors

9. Program your robot to stay in a certain area • Prepare your robot for battle • Must have bumpers (can operate with under 3 taps) • Can use no more than 3 motors and 3 sensors • Can not be bigger than a ½ sheet of paper Preparing for Battle

10. Program your robot to do a specific task that you would like it to perform • Modify your program so that your task is completed efficiently • Have fun!!! Performing a Certain Task

11. Two groups get together and make your robots talk to each other • Use bluetooth technology to make each robot perform a different task when queued by the other Robots Talking to Each Other

12. All pictures from http://www.legoeducation.us:80/store/ Citations