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Panthers - Ogren - Robots 2003

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Assignment: 
Due: Tuesday, February 25
Each student is to design a math robot.  Your design needs to include a variety of plane and space figures.

Part One: Answer each question.  On the back draw your plans for the robot.  List at least 10 plane and space figures that you intend to use.

Due; Wednesday, March 5

Part Two: Write a report about your robot.  Name the robot.  Tell what job it is designed to perform and how it functions. Describe its physical features.  Describe its personality.  Are there any lines of symmetry?  Are they any congruent parts? What type of angles did you use?  Be sure to put your name and Math class on the report.  Be ready to tell the class about your robot.

Due: Wednesday, March 12
Part Three: Build your robot.  You may work along or with one or two other students for this part of your project.  The robot does not have to work.  Use as many recycled materials as you can find. The robot should be between 1 foot and 1 yard tall.  Put your name, homeroom and Math class on the bottom of the robot.  Be ready to tell the class how your robot does its job.

Your project will be graded on the following criteria:

  • Following directions
  • Use of materials
  • Creativity
  • Written Report
  • Oral Report
  • Each part passed in on time
  • Effort

Websites:

The Robot Learning Lab

NASA Space Teletronics Program Cool Robot of the Week

Vision Based Robotics Using Estimation