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The instructional program for Robotics introduces high school students to basic programming and problem-solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building, and fabrication of robotics chassis’. Students will work hands-on in teams to design, build, program, and document their progress. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, decision-making, propulsion, and locomotive systems. This course aims to use a hands-on approach to introduce the basic concepts of robotics, focusing on mobile robots and illustrations of the current state-of-the-art research and applications.
Students who complete this course will have learned:
•Fundamentals of programming concepts
• Scientific method and inquiry
• Basic physics and physical science concepts
• Programming concepts related to robotics
• Fundamentals of engineering concepts related to robotics
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration
• Robotics competitions and the robotics industry
• Introduction to 3D Printing.
The result is a Team built, fully functional FRC Team 8714 Competitive Robot. Students in this class must be able to stay late after school most days during the 6-8 week build season, starting the weekend after Christmas break and running through spring break. Must attend and participate in one to three-day competitions that occur several times in spring and fall. This is a FIRST FRC and Vex Robotics Course.
