1. Cannock Chase U3A Science & Technology Group
How Intelligent is YOUR Robot?
Here’s an idea...
Barry James & Ernie Prevost

2. Let me ask you something
Are there any constructors in your U3A science group?
Has your U3A science group thought of using a programmable device for a project?
Is there a project that could combine the two?
Of course there is!

3. So How about a Challenge? Build a Robot!
Then Enter the U3A Challenge event
Crazy Golf
Skittles
Egg & Spoon Race
Autonomous challenges
White line following
Maze

4. How could this help your U3A?
Encourages collaboration between group members.
Learning about something new.
Planning and building a construction.
Learning about the use of practical latest technology.
Encourages collaboration with local organisations that may help with their knowledge.
Encourages competitions between U3As or regions.
It’s fun.
Isn’t that the U3A ethos?

5. And the Typical Challenges?
Skittles
Egg & Spoon Race
U3A Crazy Golf

6. What will you need? Inspiration……and plenty of exasperation.
A team plan……That might meet the rules.
A desire to learn something new.
A chassis, homemade or otherwise.
Motors to drive it.
A radio control system.
Adaptations to suit the challenges.
Maybe a programmable device to help with sensors.
What’s that?

7. For advanced challenges Programmable devices
Sensor Inputs & Outputs
For advanced challenges Programmable devices
Raspberry PI
Python coding
Arduino
C++ coding
Picaxe
“Basic” coding
Actuation Outputs
Sensor Inputs
Sensors

8. Can you help us share this?
AnyTown U3A
Can you help us share this?
So please take this idea back to your U3As
Quiz your Science groups, or construction groups
Tell them documents are available
Fill in the sign-up list for documents by .
There must be loads of experience in your U3A:
Mechanical engineering
Electrical / Electronic engineering
Software engineering
Constructors
Please let us know of your interest in the challenge.
Come to the U3A Robot Constructor’s Challenge.

9. The U3A Constructor’s Challenge 2019
Documents available
Sign-up form for info