Engineering Technology Basketbots

This is a 22 page PDF document of activities including a challenge to design a robotic arm that will lift a ping pong ball from a storage area to a basket located 12” off the ground.  Fluids demonstrations (for hydraulics), worksheets and forms, as well as links to more resources are included. This is a 22 page PDF document of activities including a challenge to design a robotic arm that will lift a ping pong ball from a storage area to a basket located 12u201d off the ground.  There are several materials that would not be found in a typical classroom (various types of saws), but would be useful for robotics groups.  There are some effective templates and worksheets.  Fluids demonstrations (for hydraulics), worksheets and forms, as well as links to more resources are included.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Analyzing

Helpful Hints

Tools:

  • band saw
  • drill press
  • file
  • sand paper
  • coping saw
  • hack saw
  • x-acto knife
  • ruler
  • try square
  • compass
  • wire cutters
  • sader

 

Materials:

  • rigid insulation
  • dowels
  • tape
  • glue
  • rubber bands
  • wood
  • syringes
  • 1/8" tubing
  • cardboard
  • pins
  • nts/ bolts
  • zip ties
  • hinges
  • plastic
  • Ping Pong balls

References

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