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GEOMETRY IN ROBOTICS

Robotics 8

Geometry in Robotics

Why is geometry important in our Robotics class?

Important Geometry terms to use in Robotics

Geometry in Robotics

Geometry in Robotics

Right Angle A 90 degree

angle. Where would we

use right angles with our robots?

Can you name a part that uses a 90 degree angle?

Geometry in Robotics

Perpendicular Line Segments Two line segments

which cross to form 90 degree angles.

Where would we use perpendicular line segments with our robots?

Geometry in Robotics

Vertex The intersection

point of two sides of a plane figure.

Where would we use a vertex with (or where would one be at on) our robots?

Geometry in Robotics

Acute Angle An angle less than

90 degrees but greater than 0 degrees.

Where would an acute angle become important to us when in competition?

Geometry in Robotics

Obtuse Angle An angle greater

than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

Give me a scenario where an obtuse angle would be needed in competition.

Geometry in Robotics

Ray The part of a

straight line considered as originating at a point on the line and as extending in one direction from that point.

Where would you use a ray in robotics?

Geometry in Robotics

Parallel Line Segments Line segments

that do not intersect.

Where on the robots would you have parallel line segments?

Geometry in Robotics

Right Triangle A triangle with

one internal angle equal to 90 degrees.

Give an example of where a right triangle is used in robotics.

Geometry in Robotics

Parallelogram A quadrilateral

having both pairs of opposite sides parallel to each other.(Note: squares and rectangles are also quadrilaterals.)

Where would you use a parallelogram in robotics?

Geometry in Robotics

Rectangle A parallelogram

having four right angles.(Note: a square is also a rectangle.)

Where on the robot is a rectangle commonly used?

Geometry in Robotics

Square A rectangle

having all four sides of equal length.

Other than on the robot, where is a square used in competition?

Geometry in Robotics

Circle A closed plane

curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center.

Where is a circle commonly used on the robot?

Geometry in Robotics

Diameter A straight line

passing through the center of a circle or sphere and meeting the circumference or surface at each end.

In what situation would knowing what the diameter of a circle would be important?

Geometry in Robotics

Radius A straight line

extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or surface.

Name a time when using a radius is important in competition.