Automation and Robotics
The focus of this unit is the development of robotics, programming and automation, and their use to improve our daily lives. Students investigate mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Using the VEX® Robotics platform, students design, build, and program real-world devices, such as a pull toy, traffic lights, toll booths, and robotic arms. Through hands-on exploration, students will learn concepts related to how automation and robotics affect everyday life both positively and negatively, including safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about a technology’s development and use. Additionally, students learn to solve mechanical advantage problems and explore the impact of gear ratios on the transfer of direction, speed, and torque. Students will learn about different types of drawing to illustrate their ideas/plans including orthographic, isometric and multiview drawings. Finally, students develop a better understanding of the necessary components of a flexible manufacturing system and the programming necessary for communication. Additionally, students will learn how to program their robots to perform certain tasks. As in all PLTW courses, students will answer the questions:
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PLTW courses at LAMS -
6th grade- Flight and Space 7th grade - Design and Modeling 8th grade electives - Automation and Robotics and Magic of Electrons |