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Robots that Earn Money. Creative Technology Laboratory. Robots the Earn Money. The global economy has tanked! The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no-gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building."
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Robots that Earn Money Creative Technology Laboratory
Robots the Earn Money The global economy has tanked! The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no-gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building." The socialists say, "There are too many greedy, scurrilous scoundrels and vile villains." The Problem Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • Your mission is to build machines that: • create value, • make life better, • provide a service, • set the world straight and • earn a fortune! • Deposit a quarter in a coin sensor and this fortune teller will spin your future with only a 75% margin of error. The Mission Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money Value Proposition # 1 Max, 2003 Max grossed $27.25 in one day with this slot machine and candy dispenser. Profit after taxes and expenses was 97% of gross ... better than Microsoft! Max calculated the probability of candy payouts to ensure profitability and win the loyal support of his investor Dad. Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money Value Proposition # 2 Herman, 2004 25 cents will get you a big wet kiss ... popular with the girls! Herman is working on a dollar bill detector so he can test what the market will bear and maximize his revenue. Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money Value Proposition #3 John, 2005 When you feed this entrepreneur a quarter, it chomps, swallows and burps. Then it offers a peanut in exchange. Best deal in all of Massachusetts! Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money Value Proposition #4 Emily, 2006 For only a quarter, this dude will play a tune and put a smile on your face. For those who don't have a quarter, Emily built a free Trial Button. Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • Study project guidelines. • Set up PowerPoint lab book. • Document problem and mission. • Build … • Decorate … • Present projects. • You'll need: • LEGO Mindstorms Kit • Premium Quality Junk • Build-It-Yourself Tools • PowerPoint Project Introduction • Lesson Plan • Problem Solving Tricks • Presenting Ideas • Gear Trains • Modular Construction • Graffiti Agenda Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • Build: • two sidewinder gear trains, • horizontal to vertical gear train, and • coin sensor. Basic modules Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • Build: • two sidewinder gear trains, • horizontal to vertical gear train, and • coin sensor. Basic modules Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • Draw signs: • 25 ¢ • You are • Two good fortunes • Two bad fortunes Graffiti Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • What could your robot do that would make • your buddies want to pay 25 cents? • Throw candy. • Tell a joke. • Dance. • Play music • ??? ? Build a component of your own design Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • Estimate your profit margin. • Modify your robot to collect more that 25 cents for its service. • Design a robot to promote your invention. Extra Projects Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • What is a robot? • What are examples of how technology has improved live? • What are examples of how technology has made life worse? • What do you think are the most amazing man made inventions? • Why is teamwork important? • What do you think are the biggest problems in the world? Class discussion / time out questions Build-It-Yourself.com
Robots the Earn Money • PowerPoint • Problem solving skills • Presentation skills • Value proposition Skills you should exercise Build-It-Yourself.com