The Sumo thought Process
Campers work in their small group to complete tasks and walk around room to monitor and assist students
Campers problem solve independently and to run trials to test robot performance and make modifications to make the robot better.
Campers have had adequate time to work on building and programming their robot.
Randomly draw names to choose two teams to compete in matches and record on bracket.
Why is spatial awareness important in robotics?
Why is mathematics necessary for programming robots?
How can problem-solving strategies be used to develop and produce technological and programming solutions?
What Happens during Camper Discussion
Campers describe a challenges designing or programming for Sumo.
Campers describe successes experienced in designing or programming for Sumo.
Campers discuss how mass and center of gravity affect performance of robots in the competition?
Campers look at at the top three first round "winners’ robots". They discuss their design and programming and how both aided in their success.
Campers connect to real the world: what tasks would robots perform that would require a lower center of gravity and large mass? (rovers that travel on uneven terrain, robots used to lift heavy objects…)
The Sumo Competition
Robots will start in the middle of the ring facing away from each other
Robots will have one autonomous and remote controlled battles
The winner is the last to remain upright or within the boundaries of the ring
Size restrictions are provided.
Points are awarded.
Each robot will be able to participate in five matches
(Robots can reverse, accelerate, curve turn, detect dark line, detect touch, and use sensor bumper?)
Campers work in their small group to complete tasks and walk around room to monitor and assist students
Campers problem solve independently and to run trials to test robot performance and make modifications to make the robot better.
Campers have had adequate time to work on building and programming their robot.
Randomly draw names to choose two teams to compete in matches and record on bracket.
Why is spatial awareness important in robotics?
Why is mathematics necessary for programming robots?
How can problem-solving strategies be used to develop and produce technological and programming solutions?
What Happens during Camper Discussion
Campers describe a challenges designing or programming for Sumo.
Campers describe successes experienced in designing or programming for Sumo.
Campers discuss how mass and center of gravity affect performance of robots in the competition?
Campers look at at the top three first round "winners’ robots". They discuss their design and programming and how both aided in their success.
Campers connect to real the world: what tasks would robots perform that would require a lower center of gravity and large mass? (rovers that travel on uneven terrain, robots used to lift heavy objects…)
The Sumo Competition
Robots will start in the middle of the ring facing away from each other
Robots will have one autonomous and remote controlled battles
The winner is the last to remain upright or within the boundaries of the ring
Size restrictions are provided.
Points are awarded.
Each robot will be able to participate in five matches
(Robots can reverse, accelerate, curve turn, detect dark line, detect touch, and use sensor bumper?)
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Trevon Branch Leadership
Academy of Maryland.
Trevon Branch Leadership
Academy of Maryland.
The first responder games ensured that each part of a city had certain disasters that needed to be attended to. By Programming the robot to navigate the playing table, everyone could amass a certain amount of points. The pupils had to learn a lot about the institutions that govern cities around the world. At the end of the classes, students had to present their research to their peers. The education was invaluable. STEM education classes ensure that students are exposed to something they do not find in all areas of life. When high school students matriculate to university many teenagers feel ill-prepared to tackle some of the tech classes that are recommended as part of the curriculum. Luckily students from The Trevon Moehrig Branch facilities have spent many summer months practicing Mathematics and Engineering.