Robotics
Year 10 Elective
Course Outline
Students take a hands on approach to explore robotics over the course of the semester. We begin by programming using Arduino Robots and progress onto elementary programming to produce simple automated behaviours. The students will also program Lego Mindstorm and EZ JD Humanoid Robots as part of the course. The focus of the course is the annual arts show in which a suite of working robots and robotic machines are put on display for our guests to enjoy and interact with.
The semester's work is project based with students being required to complete specific tasks to build and program the following robots: Lego Mindstorm, Arduino & EZ JD Humanoid Robot. Students will then use their knowledge and skill to plan, document and develop their own robot using Lego bricks and programmable logic units. The major project is undertaken with the aid of design and coding plans.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
construction of robots and simple procedures that create responses to sensor input.
major project that will showcase construction of robots that operate with 1 or more sensors.
the subject of artificial intelligence covering definitions and future development of machine intelligence.
Assessment Tasks
Practical building and programming tasks
Major practical assignments for Arts Show presentation and tournament.
Written or visual report on Artificial Intelligence
Exam
Textbook requirements:
Included in School Bundle
Resources/Requirements:
School laptop provided in School Bundle
A4 Exercise Book & pens
Additional Costs:
Career Pathways
What Courses/Careers this could lead to:
Accountants, Laboratory Technician, Multimedia developer, Teacher, Sales representative, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology, Game Developer, Software Engineer, Web Designer, Project Management
If you enjoy or are good at this learning area, you can explore these occupations.