Build Your Own Robot Arm

April 4, 2018July 11, 2018 Tom Shaw 78 Views 0 Comments Age level 8-18, Engineering Design, High School, Properties of Materials, Robotics, S.T.E.M., Technology

Lesson Focus

Develop a robot arm using common materials. Students will explore design, construction, teamwork, and materials selection and use.

Objectives

Learn design concepts.
Learn teamwork.
Learn problem solving techniques.
Learn about simple machines.

Anticipated Learner Outcomes

design concepts
teamwork needed in the design process
impact of technology in manufacturing

Lesson Activities

Students design and build a working robotic arm from a set of everyday items with a goal of having the arm be able to pick up a Styrofoam cup. Working in teams of three or four students, the students explore effective teamwork skills while learning simple robot mechanics.

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