1. Robots that Earn Money Creative Technology Laboratory

2. The Problem Build-It-Yourself.com The global economy has tanked! The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no- gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building." The socialists say, "There are too many greedy, scurrilous scoundrels and vile villains." Robots the Earn Money

3. The Mission Build-It-Yourself.com Your mission is to build machines that: create value, make life better, provide a service, set the world straight and earn a fortune! Deposit a quarter in a coin sensor and this fortune teller will spin your future with only a 75% margin of error. Robots the Earn Money

4. Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com Value Proposition # 1 Max, 2003 Max grossed $27.25 in one day with this slot machine and candy dispenser. Profit after taxes and expenses was 97% of gross... better than Microsoft! Max calculated the probability of candy payouts to ensure profitability and win the loyal support of his investor Dad. Robots the Earn Money

5. Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com Value Proposition # 2 Herman, 2004 25 cents will get you a big wet kiss... popular with the girls! Herman is working on a dollar bill detector so he can test what the market will bear and maximize his revenue. Robots the Earn Money

6. Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com Value Proposition #3 John, 2005 When you feed this entrepreneur a quarter, it chomps, swallows and burps. Then it offers a peanut in exchange. Best deal in all of Massachusetts! Robots the Earn Money

7. Hall of Fame Solutions Build-It-Yourself.com Value Proposition #4 Emily, 2006 For only a quarter, this dude will play a tune and put a smile on your face. For those who don't have a quarter, Emily built a free Trial Button. Robots the Earn Money

8. Agenda Build-It-Yourself.com 1)Study project guidelines. 2)Set up PowerPoint lab book. 3)Document problem and mission. 4)Build … 5)Decorate … 6)Present projects. You'll need: 1) LEGO Mindstorms Kit 2) Premium Quality Junk 3) Build-It-Yourself Tools 4) PowerPoint Project Introduction 5) Lesson Plan 6) Problem Solving Tricks 7) Presenting Ideas 8) Gear Trains 9) Modular Construction 10) Graffiti Robots the Earn Money

9. Basic modules Build-It-Yourself.com Build: 1.two sidewinder gear trains, 2.horizontal to vertical gear train, and 3.coin sensor. Robots the Earn Money

10. Basic modules Build-It-Yourself.com Build: 1.two sidewinder gear trains, 2.horizontal to vertical gear train, and 3.coin sensor. Robots the Earn Money

11. Graffiti Build-It-Yourself.com Draw signs: 1.25 ¢ 2.You are 3.Two good fortunes 4.Two bad fortunes Robots the Earn Money

12. Build a component of your own design Build-It-Yourself.com What could your robot do that would make your buddies want to pay 25 cents? 1)Throw candy. 2)Tell a joke. 3)Dance. 4)Play music 5)??? Robots the Earn Money

13. Extra Projects Build-It-Yourself.com 1.Estimate your profit margin. 2.Modify your robot to collect more that 25 cents for its service. 3.Design a robot to promote your invention. Robots the Earn Money

14. Class discussion / time out questions Build-It-Yourself.com 1.What is a robot? 2.What are examples of how technology has improved live? 3.What are examples of how technology has made life worse? 4.What do you think are the most amazing man made inventions? 5.Why is teamwork important? 6.What do you think are the biggest problems in the world? Robots the Earn Money

15. Skills you should exercise Build-It-Yourself.com 1.PowerPoint 2.Problem solving skills 3.Presentation skills 4.Value proposition Robots the Earn Money