Robotics

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965 Introductory Robotics (1) no level 9, 10, 11, 12 TERM 3 credits

Robotics is a hands-on building and demonstration course. In small groups the students design, build and program robots to perform specific tasks. The tasks start simple and progressively get more complicated throughout the course. Some of the topics that will be covered are: Simple machines, Gear and Pulley Systems, Transmission Systems, and Computer Programming. We will be using a multitude of programming languages and controllers.

967 Intermediate Robotics (2) no level 9, 10, 11, 12 TERM 3 credits

Prerequisite: Introductory Robotics is a prerequisite for Intermediate Robotics.

Intermediate Robotics is a completely project based hands-on course where students will work in small teams of 3 or 4. Each team will choose an engineering design problem that requires an automated solution. The student teams will create their own custom design to solve these problems. A working prototype will be created by each engineering team by the end of the term. Students are encouraged and may choose to participate in Robotics 2 for multiple terms and receive credit for each term taken. As each student progresses with their own Robotics skills and knowledge the projects may increase in size and complexity.

968 Advanced Honors Robotics (3) H 10, 11, 12 Full Year 12 credits

Prerequisite: Introductory Robotics and at least one semester of Intermediate Robotics and teacher recommendation.

In this course students will develop a strong understanding of industrial robotic automation. They will learn mechanical design, electrical and electric circuit fabrication, electronic control systems, motor control systems and programming in multiple languages including, Python, C++, Arduino, and Lab View. On completion of this course the students will be able to design, build, program, and trouble shoot custom made robots.

Introductory Robotics (1)

Students in each Introductory Robotics course this year were divided into teams of 3. Each team was issued a Starter “Kit” of parts. Using this “Kit,” the students designed, built, and tested a custom robot that could play dodge ball. The student teams competed with to see who's robot is crowned "Dodge ball Champion!!!"

Intermediate Robotics (2)

In Intermediate Robotics , students use the knowledge and skills acquired in Introductory Robotics to design, build, code, and test working prototypes of custom automated design robotic solutions.

Students will work in small teams to develop automated design solutions to everyday problems.
Each team will decide what their automated project will be.
The teams consist of 2-4 students.
The teams work both alone and together to develop and test working prototypes.

Past Intermediate Robotics Projects

Xylophone LED Lamp

Individual lights change when keys are struck

Flipping Cube

AKA: OSC

Cube flips, spins, and rotates using computer control.

Human Following Robot

Uses 2 IR sensors and an ultrasonic sensor used to follow the human & move the robot.

SHAMS: Sanitizing Hand Automatic Mobile Station

Our rover will have a camera allowing the controller to see whatever the robot sees. This will allow the controller, from their phone, to control the robot and move it to wherever the controller sees fit. On top of the rover, there will be a Covid-station consisting of motion sensors to dispense hand sanitizer and read temperature