Robotics in the Classroom

Using Lego Mindstorms

Getting to know Lego Mindstorms

We all are familiar with LegosWe need to add motors and a brain

Building a base

Get the builders guide out of your kitFind a basic base model to build and begin

to build it

Program Setup

Using your computer to sync your robot

Setting up your computer and robot

Familiarizing yourself with the Lego Mindstorms Software

Following a Line

Program your robot to follow a straight line and stop at the end of the line (you can use timing or light sensor).

Program your robot to follow a curved line (use timing or light sensor).

Using Touch Sensors

Program your robot to operate until touched and then move a different direction

Program your robot to do the above until touched 3 times and then stop operation

Using Light and Sonic Sensors

Program your robot to follow a path using a light sensor

Make your robot stop and go a different direction when it gets to close to an object

Use your light sensor to determine the color of a ball

Program your robot to approach a red ball and leave it alone but if it approaches a blue ball, knock it out of the way

Preparing for Battle

Program your robot to stay in a certain area

Prepare your robot for battle◦Must have bumpers (can operate with under 3

taps)◦Can use no more than 3 motors and 3 sensors◦Can not be bigger than a ½ sheet of paper

Performing a Certain Task

Program your robot to do a specific task that you would like it to perform

Modify your program so that your task is completed efficiently

Have fun!!!

Robots Talking to Each Other

Two groups get together and make your robots talk to each other

Use bluetooth technology to make each robot perform a different task when queued by the other

Citations

All pictures from http://www.legoeducation.us:80/store/