Main Activities:

Part 1: Real World

A) Where are robot animals used in the real world? Explain the industry and specific use (2 points)

B) Provide a photo/video of an existing device (1 point)

C) Discuss at least one benefit of using robot 'animals' (1 points)

D) Discuss at least one drawback of using robot 'animals' (1 points)

Part 2: Design

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Remember to put these on your MS Rover Robotics Online Portfolio

A) Sketch (2 points)

In your robotics planning pad, create an annotated sketch of the device you wish to build.

Remember to annotate the following:

• Gears
• Major components (EV3 brick, motors, wheels etc)
• Potential movement (arrows)
• External items used to trigger sensors (bone etc)

Important information for grading:

• Your device must 'replicate' an existing animal in some form (it's okay to make your own version of that animal)
• Your device must have two elements which make the robot react to it's environment (e.g. shake it's tail when it sees a red bone) through the use of two different sensors
• At least two different elements of your device must output movement
• Your device must make a noise similar to the animal you are replicating - this sound must be triggered by a sensor

B) Flowchart (2 points)

More information on flowcharts here

Create a flowchart displaying your devices functionality

Remember to include the following:

• Decisions (if your device has sensors)
• Detail on the movement (rotations, degrees, seconds, power)