Transcript of Lego mindstorms
- 1. Lego Mindstorms in Education Dennis Wilson
- 2. Lego Space Launch http://legospace.com/en-
us/Games/LegoSpaceLaunch.aspx?icmp=COUSGa mesGLCitySpaceLaunch
- 3. What is Lego Mindstorms? Kits for designing and programing
robots. 1998 Lego introduces the Robotics Invention System (RIS).
2006 Lego Mindstorms NXT 2009 NXT 2.0
- 4. The Brick The brain of the Mindstorms robot USB port to
interface with PC/Mac Upload programs to the robot.
- 5. Interfacing with the Brick Touch Sensor: enables the robot
to feel and react to its environment Sound Sensor: enables the
robot to react to sound Light Sensor: can detect light and color
Ultrasonic Sensor: allows the robot to measure distance and react
to movement Servo Motors: ensures the robot moves with
precision
- 6. Endless Possibilities
- 7. Whats in the Box? 619 building elements, gears, wheels,
tracks and tires 1 Brick 2 Touch Sensors 1 Ultrasonic Sensor 1
Color Sensor 3 Interactive servo motors 7 connector cables User
Guide CD with easy-to-use Test Pad
- 8. NXT-G Programing Language Drag-and-drop programming language
Easy to use Good introduction to programming robots
- 9. Steps for Building a Robot Build it Program it Activate
it
- 10. Web Site http://mindstorms.lego.com Instructions for
building robots Support forums
- 11. Fun Zone
- 12. Educational Benefits Creativity Interest in science and
technology Computer skills Problem solving Working in teams at Lego
competitions
- 13. FIRST FIRST Nonprofit organization Created in 1989 by Dean
Kamen Inventor of the Segway.
- 14. FIRSTs Mission To transform our culture by creating a world
where science and technology are celebrated and where young people
dream of becoming science and technology heroes - Dean Kamen
Inaugural robotics competition held in 1992 in a high school gym in
New Hamshire.
- 15. FIRST Lego League Born in 1999 Students between ages of 9
and 14 Teams of no more than 10 students
- 16. Themes 2012 Theme Senior Solutions Past Themes Mission Mars
Power Puzzle Ocean Odyssey Nano Quest
- 17. The Project Project Find a senior partner Learn about
problems facing seniors Develop an innovation solution Present your
solution to the judges Science Fair Non-robotic part of the
competition
- 18. Robot Competitions Robot Design Teamwork Gracious
Professionalism Problem Solving/Team Dynamics
Enthusiasm/Participation Team Challenge
- 19. Completing Missions
- 20. Competition Explained
- 21. Scoring
- 22. www.animationfactory.com Questions?