Robotics in the Classroom Using Lego Mindstorms

Getting to know Lego Mindstorms We all are familiar with Legos We need to add motors and a brain

Building a base Get the builders guide out of your kit Find 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

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