Complex System: Testing & Performance

Challenge: Complex Systems

TESTING & PERFORMANCE

Challenge Objectives:

To build and program a device which uses multiple motors and sensors to perform a goal

Challenge Outcomes:

ALL students will: Build and program a device which does not reflect the plan. This device may not have the necessary number of motors and sensors

MOST students will: Build and program a device which somewhat reflects the plan. This device will have the correct number of motors and sensors.

SOME students may: Build and program a device which accurately reflects the plan. This device may have more motors and/or sensors than what was necessary.

Keywords:

Complex System: A system which uses multiple motors and multiple sensors to achieve one goal.

Introduction to the challenge:

Main Activities:

Part 4: Test

a) Now is the time to test that your device works

b) Discuss with your partner about the devices performance and make any small changes which may be necessary

c) Your teacher will formally assess your devices performance (see grading rubric below)

d) Place a video of your device doing its job on your portfolio (1 point)

Grading:

Performance:

At least 2 motors: 2 points
At least 2 different sensors: 2 points
The motors and sensors need to be combined to perform solve a real world problem: 4 points
Consistent performance: 2 points
Device solves the planned problem: 2 points

Video of your device doing its job: 1 point

Effort and participation: Up to 5 points

Total: 18 points

Rounding up the challenge:

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