Use motors to manipulate your environment.
Students can use the Ultrasonic Sensor to detect and and respond to an object.
Motorized tools can be attached to robots to enable them to perform different tasks. Some are very specialized and optimized for a single purpose, whereas others are more versatile.
Can you tell a partner how to pick up something for you by only giving them simple commands? Work in a team of at least 2 people. Blindfold one team member and place a hand-sized object within arm's reach. The other team member must give very simple but specific commands. They may not give commands such as "pick up the object." Use commands for each movement such as "bend your arm at the elbow" and "open your fingers."
What tasks should a motorized tool designed to handle objects be able to do?
In which situations would you choose a highly optimized motorized tool?
In which situations would a versatile motorized tool be better?
Open the EV3 Classroom app found on your computer's hard drive and click on Units at the top of the screen,
Complete the Grab and Release lesson.
What are the main challenges of programming a robotic extension to perform a task?
What are some everyday tasks that could be made simpler with a robotic arm?