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This course is offered as a year long course.
Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics as they learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-world objects such as traffic lights, toll booths, and robotic arms.
Learn: Robot C Programming
Learn: Using Robot C and performing VEX Challenges
Compete: VEX Robotic Competitions
WEEK 1:
Lesson 1.1 What is Engineering
Performance Objectives
Assemble an engineering notebook and a portfolio.
Describe engineering and technology
WEEK 2 - 3:
Lesson 1.2 Design Process
Performance Objectives
Describe the design process and how it is used to aid in problem solving.
Use the design process to solve a technical problem.
Describe the purpose and importance of working in a team.
Explain a design brief and apply the concept when using the design process.
Describe the elements of design and apply this concept to the design process.
Use a decision matrix to select the best solution to a design problem.
WEEK 3-5:
Lesson 2.1 What is Automation & Robotics?
Performance Objectives
Describe the purpose of automation and robotics and its effect on society.
Summarize ways that robots are used in today’s world and the impact of their use on society.
Describe positive and negative effects of automation and robotics on humans in terms of safety and economics.
Provide examples of STEM careers and the need for these professionals in our society.
WEEK 6 - 7:
Lesson 2.2 Mechnaical Systems
Performance Objectives
Use ratios to solve mechanical advantage problems.
Use numerical and algebraic expressions and equations to solve real-life problems, such as gear ratios.
Use the characteristics of a specific mechanism to evaluate its purpose and applications.
Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique problem for speed, torque,force, or type of motion.
WEEK 8 - 12:
Lesson 2.3 Automated Systems
Performance Objectives
Know the seven technological resources and how they are integrated into an open and closed loop system.
Describe the purpose of pseudocode and comments within a computer program.
Know how to use ratio reasoning to solve mechanical advantage problems.
Design, build, wire, and program both open and closed loop systems.
Use motors and sensors appropriately to solve robotic problems.
Troubleshoot a malfunctioning system using a methodical approach.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineers
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