CompSci 89s: Teaching with Robots
(Spring 2010)
Assignment 1: Dead Reckoning
The goal of this project is to build a robot and have it follow a predetermined path as precisely and quickly as possible.Constructing your robot
Follow the instructions to build a robot model. Below are possible options. Install LEGO Digital Designer to view LDD models.- Brookbot
1.0 (LDD)
- Brookbot 2.0 conversion (LDD)
- Taskbot
- Robot Educator Model
Answer the following questions:
- How long did it take you to build your robot? How long would it take a team of 4 middle schoolers?
- Were any steps ambiguous or unclear in some way?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of this construction in comparison to the Taskbot.?
Task
Your robot needs to move counterclockwise in a square from its starting position and return to its starting position. The left wheel should trace a square that is 11 inches on each side.Extra Credit: Make it through the maze in North 311, starting at the the green room and stopping at the white panel in the red room.
Rules
- Progress towards the goal is most important, but time will be used to break ties.
- After the starter's verbal command, you should start their robot and the timer will start.
What to turn in
You will submit materials on Blackboard under the Assignments section.- Demonstrate prior to class oj January 21
- Writeup: Due by 5pm on 1/25
- Check the standard writeup guidelines
- Answers to the above questions
- This writeup should also describe any hurdles you overcame in:
- Constructing your robot
- Programming your robot
- Your code.