Zoo: Building & Programming

Challenge: Robot Zoo

BUILDING AND PROGRAMMING

Challenge Objectives:

To create a robot which replicates an existing animal and reacts to its own environment

Challenge Outcomes:

ALL students will: Create a device which somewhat replicates an existing animal

MOST students will: Create a device which shares many similarities to an existing animal, this will include one element which reacts to its own environment

SOME students may: Create a device which clearly replicates an existing animal, it will include two elements which react to its own environment (including movement and sound).

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Introduction to the challenge:

Now that you have planned your device - create roles within your group and decide who will perform what tasks.

Main Activities:

Part 2: Building the device

a) Build your Device

Make sure the device is built with the plan in mind (2 points)
Make sure the device is robust (2 points)

b) Put 3 photos of your device on your site (1 point)

Make sure each photo is from different angles
Make sure the images are a suitable size
c) Discussion of differences compared to the plan (if necessary)

Part 3: Programming

a) Program the device

You must ensure the devices functionality is similar to what was planned in Part 2 - Planning (2 points)
Make sure the programming is efficient (2 points)

b) Include a screenshot of your code

This must cover the width of the page (1 point)

c) Discuss what your code does step-by-step (2 points)

Grading:

Build:

Build is similar to the plan: 2 points

Robust build: 2 points

3 photos included on your MS Rover Robotics Online Portfolio: 1 point

Programming:

Programming similar to the final flowchart: 2 point

Efficiency of programming: 2 points

Screenshot of programming code: 1 point

Explanation of the code, step-by-step: 2 points

Total: 12 points

Rounding up the challenge:

Make sure your MS Rover Robotics Online Portfolio is clearly labelled and every image is a suitable size.

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