More About the Project Students will gain an understanding of the science behind energy and forces and motion and how they are keys to effective development and implementation of robotic structures. The course will include lectures, hands-on activites, online research, and group projects related to mechanical engineering design, electronics, technical communication and current research in robotics. Students will follow the principles of design, test and redesign to develop a functioning, effective robotic body. The project used the Tetrix kits: http://www.tetrixrobotics.com/
In addition to learning about robotics, energy and forces and motion, students will learn about and develop skills in:
Engineering processes
Time management
Project management
Problem solving
Teamwork
Key Components Students will:
Take part in individual as well as group learning activities
Give a group presentation at a culminating activit
Course Structure Week 1 will consist of classroom work so students understand the science of energy and forces and motion. Activities will include lecture, guest speakers and hands-on mini-labs.
Week 2 will focus on designing and building a robotic machine for NASA. The machine will provide remote operations to be done on another planet. Students will work in small teams to design and build a model for NASA.
Topics of Study Introduction to the science of energy
Potential and kinetic energy
Different forms of energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
The relationship among energy, work, force and power
Exploration of energy transfers and transformations
Transfers and transformations within a system
Exploring series and parallel circuits
The mechanic of generating energy
Understanding Forces and Motion
Exploring and analyzing measurement, accuracy and precision
Students will gain an understanding of the science behind energy and forces and motion and how they are keys to effective development and implementation of robotic structures. The course will include lectures, hands-on activites, online research, and group projects related to mechanical engineering design, electronics, technical communication and current research in robotics. Students will follow the principles of design, test and redesign to develop a functioning, effective robotic body. The project used the Tetrix kits:
http://www.tetrixrobotics.com/
In addition to learning about robotics, energy and forces and motion, students will learn about and develop skills in:
Key Components
Students will:
Course Structure
Week 1 will consist of classroom work so students understand the science of energy and forces and motion. Activities will include lecture, guest speakers and hands-on mini-labs.
Week 2 will focus on designing and building a robotic machine for NASA. The machine will provide remote operations to be done on another planet. Students will work in small teams to design and build a model for NASA.
Topics of Study
Introduction to the science of energy
Exploration of energy transfers and transformations
Understanding Forces and Motion
Robotics