Robot Research

Directions:

As you begin your unit on Robotics, you will research a specific type of robot, and share your learning with the class.

You will record notes and answer the questions on the "Robot Research Form" located in Google Classroom.

Follow the steps (1-4) on this page.

Step 1

Watch the History of Robots video.

Step 2

Next you will watch a short video about your specific type of robot. Your teacher should have assigned you one of the following types of robots.

Circle your type of robot on your "Robot Research Form"

Click on your type of robot to the right.

- Videos are hosted through YouTube. You must have access to YouTube to watch the videos.

Autonomous Vehicle

Consumer Robots

Humanoid Robots

Medical Robots

Step 3

Next, research your specific robot.

- You will use the Robot website to gather information.
  - Under “Type” you can choose your specific kind of robot: Autonomous Vehicle, Consumer, Humanoid, or Medical.
- Take notes on the “Robot Research Form” as you explore.
  - Your teacher will either give you a paper copy of the Robot Research Form OR will assign the form through Google Classroom.

Step 4

Finally, you will create a Popplet presentation to share what you’ve learned about your type of robot.

New to Popplet? Watch this video to get started.
You can access Popplet on your device (App or Website).
Your teacher will give you instructions for sharing your Popplet with the class.

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