Complex Systems: Research & Planning

Challenge: Complex Systems

PLANNING

Challenge Objectives:

To research existing complex systems and to plan your own one

Challenge Outcomes:

ALL students will: Identify an existing complex system and plan their own to a basic standard

MOST students will: Explain the purpose of an existing complex system and plan their own using a flowchart and a sketch

SOME students may: Explain the purpose and benefits of an existing complex system and plan their own using a detailed flowchart and annotated sketch

Keywords:

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

Introduction to the challenge:

As the world gets more technologically advanced, the use of sensors and motors are increasingly being used to help solve problems.

Main Activities:

Part 1: Real World

A) Can you give an example of where a complex system is 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 two benefits of using this complex system (2 points)

D) Identify and explain where two sensors and two motors are used in this system (2 points)

Part 2: Design

BEFORE YOU PLAN: Important Grading Information

Your device will be required to have the following:

Must solve a real world problem
At least 2 motors
At least 2 different sensors
The motors and sensors need to be combined to perform one task

Remember to put the following 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
Potential movement

B) Flowchart (2 points)

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)

C) Real world purpose (2 points)

Explain the specific industry and use where this device could be used

Grading:

Part 1 - Real World

Detailed explanation on real world use: 2 points

Photo/video: 1 point

Discuss two benefits: 2 points

Identify and explain where two sensors and two motors are used in this system: 2 points

Part 2 - Design:

Detailed and annotated sketch: 2 points

Detailed and correct flowchart: 2 points

Creative final design: 2 points

Explain the specific industry and use where this device could be used: 2 points

TOTAL: 15 points

Rounding up the challenge:

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

Examples

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