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Robotics WebquestRobotics Webquest

Mr. RobbinsMr. Robbins

Introduction to Autonomous Introduction to Autonomous RoboticsRobotics

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Introduction Introduction

Robotics in the movies Robotics in the movies and in television are and in television are quite different than quite different than robotics in reality. From robotics in reality. From the helpful, intelligent the helpful, intelligent robots in the robots in the Star WarsStar Wars movies to the human movies to the human hunting character in the hunting character in the TerminatorTerminator movies, movies, robotics technology is robotics technology is not as helpful, as not as helpful, as intelligent, or as intelligent, or as independent as we independent as we might like it to be.might like it to be.

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IntroductionIntroduction

Through research and Through research and study, engineers and study, engineers and programmers are working programmers are working to make more versatile to make more versatile robots for a variety of jobs robots for a variety of jobs and applications, and to and applications, and to expand the capabilities of expand the capabilities of current technology. The current technology. The future of robotics is only future of robotics is only limited by the creativity limited by the creativity and the ability of the next and the ability of the next generation of generation of programmers and programmers and builders.builders.

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IntroductionIntroduction

Your assignment is to Your assignment is to find as much find as much information as possible information as possible about several different about several different aspects of robotics aspects of robotics technology, research, technology, research, employment, and uses. employment, and uses. As a class, this will As a class, this will develop a more develop a more complete picture of complete picture of what robotics is and what robotics is and what it can become.what it can become.

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Robotics WebquestRobotics Webquest

► Each student will work individually to Each student will work individually to complete a Robotics webquest and prepare complete a Robotics webquest and prepare a short presentation using Powerpoint and a short presentation using Powerpoint and notes.notes.

► Choose two of the seven topics and find Choose two of the seven topics and find relevant information for each topic. relevant information for each topic.

► Try to answer all of the questions for each Try to answer all of the questions for each topic and include any other important topic and include any other important information that is found and provides new information that is found and provides new insight into the use of robotics as an insight into the use of robotics as an educational tool and as an industrial tool.educational tool and as an industrial tool.

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Resources Resources

►Each topic will use different resources Each topic will use different resources to complete the webquest.to complete the webquest.

►Begin your search using a search Begin your search using a search engine such as Google or Yahoo.engine such as Google or Yahoo.

►Some topics may overlap and use the Some topics may overlap and use the same sites and information.same sites and information.

►The resource list is not complete. Each The resource list is not complete. Each topic should list at least two additional topic should list at least two additional sources of information in addition to the sources of information in addition to the sources given.sources given.

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Topic 1: Robotics Classroom Topic 1: Robotics Classroom

Building SystemsBuilding Systems ► What is available for schools to use as robotics What is available for schools to use as robotics

training systems?training systems?► What is the cost of each system to start?What is the cost of each system to start?► Is the system modular (expandable) or self Is the system modular (expandable) or self

contained?contained?► What curriculum materials are available for What curriculum materials are available for

each system?each system?► What are some of the benefits of each system?What are some of the benefits of each system?► What are some of the drawbacks of each What are some of the drawbacks of each

system?system?

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Resources Resources

► http://www.gearseds.com/

► http://www.vexrobotics.com/

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Topic 2: Robotics Classroom Topic 2: Robotics Classroom Learning ActivitiesLearning Activities

►What are high schools and colleges using as What are high schools and colleges using as training activities for robotics classrooms?training activities for robotics classrooms?

►What are some design challenges used by What are some design challenges used by schools?schools?

►How do the design challenges build skills in How do the design challenges build skills in robotics?robotics?

► Are the skills transferable to industrial Are the skills transferable to industrial robotics applications?robotics applications?

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Resources Resources

►http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/edu/lessons/autonomy.htm

►http://www.thetech.org/robotics/activities/index.html

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Topic 3: Robotics CompetitionsTopic 3: Robotics Competitions

►What are some of the robotics competitions What are some of the robotics competitions currently being held?currently being held?

► Are the robotics competitions regional, Are the robotics competitions regional, national or local?national or local?

►Who sponsors the robotics competitions?Who sponsors the robotics competitions?►What are some of the rules, limitations and What are some of the rules, limitations and

constraints for the competitions?constraints for the competitions?►What are some of the prizes and rewards for What are some of the prizes and rewards for

each of the competitions?each of the competitions?►How does the competition help students in How does the competition help students in

robotics?robotics?

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Resources Resources

► http://www.usfirst.org/

► http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/competitions.htm

► http://www.darpa.mil/grandchallenge/index.asp

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Topic 4: Employment in Robotics Topic 4: Employment in Robotics TechnologyTechnology

►What are some of the jobs available in What are some of the jobs available in robotics?robotics?

►What level of education is required?What level of education is required?►What are some of the qualifications?What are some of the qualifications?►What are the salaries of the different levels What are the salaries of the different levels

of robotics employment?of robotics employment?►Where are the jobs located?Where are the jobs located?

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Resources Resources

►http://www.monster.com

►http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/

►http://www.jobbankusa.com/jobs_search/job_search_engine.html

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Topic 5: Industrial RoboticsTopic 5: Industrial Robotics

►What types of industries use robotics and What types of industries use robotics and how?how?

►How has robotics changed manufacturing How has robotics changed manufacturing technology?technology?

►How has robotics evolved from the How has robotics evolved from the introduction of industrial robotics to current introduction of industrial robotics to current technology?technology?

►What is the future of robotics?What is the future of robotics?

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Resources Resources

►http://www.learnaboutrobots.com/industrial.htm

► http://http://www.fanucrobotics.com/www.fanucrobotics.com/

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Topic 6: Military Robotics Topic 6: Military Robotics

►What are some of the tasks robotics perform What are some of the tasks robotics perform in today’s military?in today’s military?

►What are some training opportunities for What are some training opportunities for robotics study in the military?robotics study in the military?

►What kind of goals does the military have What kind of goals does the military have for robotics in the future?for robotics in the future?

►What branches of the military have robotics What branches of the military have robotics programs?programs?

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Resources Resources

► http://www.spawar.navy.mil/robots/http://www.spawar.navy.mil/robots/

► http://science.howstuffworks.com/military-http://science.howstuffworks.com/military-robot.htmrobot.htm

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Topic 7: Scientific Exploration using Topic 7: Scientific Exploration using RoboticsRobotics

►Where are robotics used for exploration in Where are robotics used for exploration in the scientific community?the scientific community?

► Are the robotics private industry or Are the robotics private industry or government sponsored?government sponsored?

►What are some future plans for robotics in What are some future plans for robotics in space, on the ground or underwater?space, on the ground or underwater?

►What training or experience is required to What training or experience is required to start in scientific exploration?start in scientific exploration?

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Resources Resources

► http://http://robots.open.ac.uk/robots.open.ac.uk/space/missions.htmlspace/missions.html

► http://http://news.nationalgeograpnews.nationalgeographic.com/news/hic.com/news/2003/07/0716_030712003/07/0716_030716_ballard.html6_ballard.html

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Evaluation Evaluation

►The evaluation of each webquest will The evaluation of each webquest will be based on several things:be based on several things: Presentation- 5-7 minutes, organization of Presentation- 5-7 minutes, organization of

informationinformation Powerpoint – visuals and summary of Powerpoint – visuals and summary of

information, 6-10 slidesinformation, 6-10 slides Completeness and accuracy of informationCompleteness and accuracy of information Resource list – links to material for further Resource list – links to material for further

investigationinvestigation

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Conclusion Conclusion

►After researching your topics, sharing After researching your topics, sharing the information with the class, and the information with the class, and viewing your classmates presentations viewing your classmates presentations you should have a greater you should have a greater understanding of some aspects of understanding of some aspects of robotics and why it is important and robotics and why it is important and relevant in today's educational relevant in today's educational system.system.


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