Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have a basic understanding of robotics and how to build a simple robot.

Materials and Prep

• Cardboard
• Motors
• Battery pack
• Wires
• Scissors
• Tape
• Markers
• No prior knowledge required, just come with a curious mind!

Activities

• Build a simple robot using cardboard, motors, and a battery pack. Experiment with different designs and see how they affect the robot's movement.

• Program your robot to move in a specific pattern using markers. Learn about basic programming concepts like sequences and loops.

• Create a mini obstacle course for your robot to navigate through. Test and improve your robot's design based on its performance.

Talking Points

• "Robotics is the science and technology of designing, building, and programming robots to perform tasks."
• "Robots can be simple or complex, and they are used in various fields like manufacturing, healthcare, and space exploration."
• "Building a robot involves understanding how different components like motors, sensors, and controllers work together."
• "Programming a robot involves giving it instructions to perform specific tasks, similar to how we follow a recipe to cook a meal."