1. ASU Robotics Workshop Brian Grigsby Assistant Director Mars Education Program Brian.Grigsby@asu.edu October 20 th, 2007

2. Welcome / overview Introductions Time schedule for the day Format: Flexible, informal and hands-on Step-by-step procedures (binders) Reservation forms

3. Schedule 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome / Overview 9:15 – 10:00 Robotics introduction Standards Addressed 10:00 – 10:15 Break 10:50 – 10:30 Classroom Management and Kit Usage Guidelines 10:30 – 11:30 Two tracks: Brian Grigsby Meg Hufford 1. Simple Machines (red kits) 2. Duplo Simple Machines (green kits) Mindstorms Intro Simple Machines (red kits) Robolab programming 11:30 – 12:15 LUNCH (on your own) 12:15 – 1:00 Duplo Simple Machines (Sheri Klug) Mindstorms Construction (Brian Grigsby) 1:00 – 2:00 Mindstorms Programming/testing 2:00 – 2:45 Mindstorms Challenge 2:45 – 3:00 Closing Remarks and Evaluation

4. What Robots are not…

5. Jetsons (60’s and 70’s) –Rosie the robot Roomba (2002)Roomba –2007: iRobot® ConnectR is a totally new kind of connection device designed for busy parents and distant grandparents seeking greater connection and involvement with their kids, grandkids and pets. Combining the latest in Internet communications and robot technology, ConnectR lets you virtually visit with loved ones, relatives and pets anytime you wish. Now you can see, hear and interact with them in their home as if you were there in person. Lego Mindstorms –Robotics Invention System “Brick” –New version: NXT (available 2006) Where’s my robot maid?

6. The Purpose of Robots Repetitive tasks that robots can do 24/7. Robots never get sick or need time off. Robots can do tasks considered too dangerous for humans. The 3 D’s: –Dull –Dirty –Dangerous Robots can operate equipment to much higher precision than humans. May be cheaper over the long term May be able to perform tasks that are impossible for humans

7. Robots of Today http://www.benaxelrod.com/robots/index.html

8. Use of Robots EXPLORATION Space Missions Robots in the Antarctic Exploring Volcanoes Underwater Exploration MEDICAL SCIENCE Surgical assistant ASSEMBLY Factories

9. Excitement of Exploration Six Minutes of Terror Viking: Mars Trailblazer

10. Standards addressed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) –National Science Standards National Science Education Standards most applicable to this include, but are not limited to: Category 1 (Unifying Concepts and Processes) Category 2 (Science Inquiry) Category 3 (Physical Sciences) Category 5 (Earth Sciences) Category 6 (Science and Technology) –ITEA (International Technology Education Association) Designing, developing, and utilizing technological systems Open-ended, problem-based design activities Cognitive, manipulative, and affective learning strategies Applying technological knowledge and processes to real world experiences using up-to-date resources Working individually as well as in a team to solve problems

11. National Mathematics Standards (main categories) –Number and Operations –Geometry –Measurement –Data Analysis and Probability –Problem Solving –Reasoning and Proof –Communication –Connections –Representation Engineering standards –Nothing established, but engineering principles are discussed Standards addressed (cont)

12. Duplo (green kits) Duplo kits (green) are for primary grade students –Materials checklist: 1 Duplo Teacher Manual 9 student kits containing: –1 inventory card –1 set of Duplos –12 cards: »8 activity cards (1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) »4 knowledge cards (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7) Help students explore important physical science concepts as they build working models of: –Levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, and gears Work through some of the activities as time allows

13. 15 min Break After the break: Primary grade teachers with Sheri Klug Middle school/High School with Brian Grigsby

14. Simple Machines (red kits, 9630) Grade level: Middle School, but can be adapted –Materials checklist: 1 simple machines Teacher Manual 9 student kits containing: –2 inventory cards –1 set of simple machines –18 booklets: »8 activity booklets (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H) »10 construction booklets (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10) Worksheet copymasters –Intended to be used by students working in pairs, taking approximately 45 min

15. Simple Machines (red kits) Students need time to get familiar with the various elements and how they fit together. Its also important for them to get into the habit of storing the elements in the correct compartments. Lesson plans, blackline masters, building instructions

16. Lego Mindstorms

17. Lego Mindstorms (aka “Red Rover”) Grade Level: Middle School to High School –Materials checklist (see Robotics booklet) Tankbot Robolab intro Programming tutorial Challenges –Robo Slalom Challenge

18. RCX Preflight Liquid crystal display (LCD) Four push buttons One small internal speaker Three sensor inputs Three motor outputs One infrared (IR) interface with a proprietary protocol Requires 6 AA batteries Video RCX Brick

19. This is TANKBOT

20. Setup the IR tower USB Serial Port

21. IMPORTANT NOTE Typically, when the batteries have been taken out of the RCX bricks for an extended period of time, the memory will reset in the bricks. This means, you will need to download the “Firmware” to the brick. This is how you can tell if you need to do this:

22. Download the Firmware

23. To Install Firmware 1. Start ROBOLAB. Select Start at the rear left hand corner of your screen. Scroll up to programs and select ROBOLAB. 2. Select Administrator. 3. Turn on the RCX by pressing the red On-Off button. 4. Place the RCX in front of the IR Tower (the IR window of the RCX must face the IR tower) 5. Select download Firmware. It takes about 4 minutes. 6. Select the 'Back' button when the firmware has been successfully installed. 7. Your RCX is now ready for programming in ROBOLAB.

24. Tankbot briefing

25. Start ROBOLAB

26. Robolab Symbols Start program Turn on motor A in the reverse direction Stop motor A Stop program Stop all motor ports, A, B and C Turn on motor A in the forward direction

27. Troubleshooting Occasionally, when you try to download a program, you will encounter errors in the program that need to be fixed. Here is what to look for: –The download (aka RUN) icon is broken –The line that connects icons is B/W dashed, not pink Wiring Hints

28. Correct program Download program is solid Icon line is pink

29. Tankbot programming Using the sheets provided (sample program in notebook), program your Tankbot with the sample program Practice “refining” your Tankbot for the “Challenge” You have until 2:00

31. Robo Slalom Challenge Design Brief: Roboticists must design, build, program, debug, and test a mobile robot that will slalom through a pre-determined course. Rules 1.The robot must go around the outside of the flags. 2.A robot which hits a flag will be penalized 2 seconds. 3.A robot that is touched by an operator once the race has started will be disqualified (or tasered). 4.The robot that completes the course in the fastest time is the winner.

32. Mystery solved… What really happens to lost space probes…

33. Additional Resources FIRST (http://www.usfirst.org/)http://www.usfirst.org/ BotBall (http://botball.org/)http://botball.org/ NASA Robotics (http://robotics.nasa.gov/)http://robotics.nasa.gov/ Lego Mindstorm (http://mindstorms.lego.com/)http://mindstorms.lego.com/ Brian Grigsby Assistant Director Mars Education Program Brian.Grigsby@asu.edu Sheri Klug Director Mars Education Program sklug@asu.edu