In this module, students will explore basic concepts of robotics and build their own working bot for Wiloworlds as well as a real robotic arm. Students will learn how to program and command their bot and understand the basics of programming for bots. Students will learn that they have the power to create and build new ideas; that invention is not something somebody else does, but something they can do.

Student will use specified materials to design and build a working robot arm. The robot arm must be at least 18 inches in length and be able to pick up an empty Styrofoam cup. Students will draw a sketch of their design prior to construction. Resulting robot arms are then tested and checked for range of motion and satisfaction of the given criteria.
 

Objectives

• Build knowledge on basic robotics and  movement commands.
• Program their Wiloworlds bot to do a 1 or 2 minute dance routine in a specified area inside Wiloworlds
• Have the opportunity to attempt a range of Extension tasks