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Big Ideas
Open source hardware has democratised technology
Enduring Understandings
Essential Questions
Can we develop 'robotic solutions' to everyday problems?
What is a robot?
How do we use sensor data to trigger outputs?
What is the difference between digital and analogue?
Robotic systems react to changes in their environment
Technological solutions have different impacts and benefits on different members of society
Context:
Open source software has been around for many years. Programs such as Firefox, Apache, VLC, Gimp and Ubuntu have changed the face of computing. In recent years, open-source hardware has become available. One of the most popular, fully functioning platforms available is the Arduino.
“Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.”
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