Expieriences of Robotics

Robotics is FUN!!

In the start, I thought the class would be basically programing and building, but throughout the semester, it seemed to get more and more interesting by the second(s). Although there were some confusing parts at first (with the programing), the class helped me to understand more and more about the robot(s). In the class, we studied Mathmatics, Science and Mechanics. Mathmatics basically involved calculating the ratio and average of speed/time. Science invovled using the Scientific Method, using hypothesis and conclusion. Last but not least, mechanics involved building the robot itself, inducing parts, rotating gears, and programing the robot to move.
In the start of the year, we would have to keep switching partners to coop with one another as we learned how to work with different types of sensors. After learning all gears ratios and sensor, I paired up with Bart as a partner for the rest of the semester. Of COURSE!! Without telling it was FUN!!. We had build our major robot (and its still the biggest one of the year) name the "Goliath" for some reason which I still wanted to rename it. Utilizing the kit, we had barly pass obsticle courses and some sensor usage. Each sensor had its own use:
Ultrasound Sensor: The ultrasound sensor is the sensor which senses what is ahead using the ultrasound (same as the bats).
Touch Sensor: Touch Sensor is basically relying on bump, press, or released. It's the most simplest sensor.
Light Sensor: The Light Sensor detects the lights off the ground which is determined by the threshold put. High or low would change the movement of the motors.
Sound Sensor: The Sensor is basically attracted to sound. It reads a sound whether it's high or low. Then it moves the robot.
the end, we had a race between speed and pull. The speed is basically making the robot run fast, and the pull was to lift the biggest amount of weight past an amount of space.
All in all, WE had a very fun Time!!!!