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Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program
I. Introductory Workshop I. Introductory Workshop for ORTOP’s FLL Programfor ORTOP’s FLL Program
20102010
Opening doors to the worlds of Opening doors to the worlds of science and technology for science and technology for
Oregon’s youthOregon’s youth
Instructor Contacts
Roger SwansonRoger Swansonswanson@hevanet.comswanson@hevanet.com
503-297-1824503-297-1824
Jim RyanJim Ryanjames.r.ryan@intel.comjames.r.ryan@intel.com
971-215-6087971-215-6087
Ken ConeKen Coneken_cone@ous.eduken_cone@ous.edu
(503) 725-2918(503) 725-2918
Dale JordanDale JordanDale_A_Jordan@msn.coDale_A_Jordan@msn.comm
Leroy NucklesLeroy Nucklesleroy.a.nuckles@intel.coleroy.a.nuckles@intel.comm
503-264-2088503-264-2088
ORTOP Project Administrator
Cathy SwiderCathy Swider
Cathy_Swider@ous.eduCathy_Swider@ous.edu(503) 725-2920
Today’s Goal
Provide an understanding of the ORTOP and FLL programs
Show the value these programs bring to our youth
Demonstrate the fun and excitement by building and programming a LEGO® robot
Explain the opportunities for your involvement
Agenda Introductions Our motivations The ORTOP and FLL Programs Build a LEGO® robot and try it out More on FLL Teams Simple programming of your robot Along the way: A complete Smart Move
field set-up kit, a LEGO® NXT Robot Demo, and a video of a previous tournament
The Problem Fast growing demand for
engineers, technicians, and other technologists
Slow growing supply of young people interested in technology, especially among women and minorities
A Response from ETIC ETIC – Engineering and Technology Industry
Council Bruce Schafer is the Executive Director Established in 1997 by the Oregon
Legislature Mission – Make post-secondary engineering
and technology education a strategic resource that fuels the Oregon economy and creates opportunity for all Oregonians
ETIC's current goal – double the annual number of engineering and computer science graduates between 1999 and 2013.
An Idea On How We’re Doing
•Grown 310 in 9 years since 1999
•Need 500 in next 5 years
We’re making progress, but
there’s more to do
The Root Causes Technology perceived as hard -- only for
“geniuses” Media portrays Technologists as “nerds”
Poor communication skills Overly serious/isolated
Young people know very little about technical careers Few/No engineering courses in K-12 Few/No role models available
The reality is hard for them to visualize
The Reality Teamwork rather than isolation is
mandatory for success Many different skills are needed Engineering projects are fun
We work on important, real-world problems to produce:
Consumer products Biomedical solutions Buildings & bridges “Body Forward” is the theme for 2010
Great potential for salaries/benefits
The Opportunity with FIRST®
Programs from FIRST ®(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) JFLL (Junior FIRST ® LEGO® League) 6-9 year-
olds – initial ORTOP pilot in 2006 FLL (FIRST ® LEGO® League) 9-14 year olds –
started by ORTOP in 2001 FTC (FIRST ® Tech Challenge) for high school
students – initial ORTOP pilot in 2006 FRC (FIRST ® Robotics Competition) for high
school students – not an ORTOP program but active in Oregon
"To create a world where science and technology are celebrated.. where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes"
FIRST ® Philosophy”[We] share the philosophy that children learn best by doing hands-on, minds-on activities which challenge their intellect and creativity. The FLL program accomplishes this task in a healthy environment and shows kids that they can succeed where they may have never thought they could." Dean Kamen, FIRST ® Founder
The Opportunity -- FLL FIRST ® LEGO® League (FLL)
Targets 9-14 year olds Uses relatively inexpensive LEGO®
robotics kits Defines a mini engineering project
based on real-world problems Features hands-on experience and
multi-disciplinary teamwork Show these youth that science and
technology can be fun
ORTOP (Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program)
Runs the FLL (as well as JFLL and FTC) program in Oregon and southwest Washington
Connected to the Chancellor’s Office of the Oregon University System
Heavily volunteer based
Opening doors to the worlds of Opening doors to the worlds of science and technology for science and technology for
Oregon’s youthOregon’s youth
Additional ORTOP Outreach Reach out to girls and minorities
Look for partners that can help: Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, 4H, etc.
Special outreach to schools and community organizations with the demographics that fit our focus
Scholarship program so cost does not limit participation
Every team that registers gets to participate in a tournament
Success for a team is working together through the season and showcasing their results in a tournamentSUCCESS = PARTICIPATION
Build a Robot
Let’s take a break from all this talking and get out the LEGO® kits to have some
fun building an NXT robot!
Before We Start The NXT
Outputs(A,B,C) Inputs (1,2,3,4) Buttons (Enter, Back, Left, Right) USB port
Motors Sensors
Touch sensor, light sensor, ultrasonic sensor, rotation sensor
Build the Sample Robot Follow pages 2-10 and 19-23 in the
booklet to build your base robot Do not build the following assemblies –
they should be already assembled in your kits: Caster Mount (pages 11- 18) Left and right light sensors – your kit will have
only a left light sensor (pages 24 – 27) Touch sensor (pages 28 – 29) Ultra-sonic sensor (pages 30-31) Cowcatcher (pages 32 – 33) Fork Lift (pages 34 – 35)
Build the Sample Robot (cont.) Add the left light sensor (page
25) Add the touch sensor (page 29)
These assembly instructions can be found with all the workshop materials at:
www.ortop.org/Workshops
What Is an FLL Team? 4-10 youngsters each Ages 9-14 Led by coach and mentor
Coach – adult with overall responsibility for the team
Mentor – technical expertise Sources of teams
Schools Community groups Neighborhoods
The FLL Team Experience Miniature engineering project team
stressing Creativity and teamwork Engineering principles: requirements,
alternatives, rapid prototyping, testing, … Hands-on problem solving Context is a real-world situation Illustrates multiple roles: Designers,
Builders, Programmers, Sales and Marketing Insights into possible careers The youngsters do the work – FLL Coaches’
Honor Code and FLL Core Values
FLL Team Costs Start-up Costs
FLL NXT Robot Set: $395 Materials for table
(do not need light): Around $50 Yearly Costs
FLL Team Registration Fee: $200 Oregon Qualifying Tournament Fee: $75 Oregon Championship Tournament Fee: $50 Field Setup Kit: $65 Misc. including batteries, shipping: $50-$100
First-year total: $835-$935 Subsequent years total: $390-$490
The Team Timeline April – Sept.: Teams form May 3: Registration with FLL opens – robot
kits and registration materials begin to ship
June – Sept.: ORTOP workshops Aug. 2: Field set-up kits begin to ship Sept. 3: The Challenge is released Teams develop their solutions for ~3 mo. Culminating event is the Tournament
Qualifying tournaments in early December Championship tournaments in January
Tournament Structure
Less focus on competition and more on showcasing the team’s learning and results
Qualifying Tournaments Around 15-20 teams each Organized by Qualifying Tournament volunteers
with support from ORTOP 17 in 2009: Vancouver, Bend, Roseburg,
McMinnville, LaGrande, Corvallis, PDX Metro area 11
Championship Tournaments 120 teams at two Championship Tournaments at
Liberty High School in Hillsboro in January, 2010
Tournaments Exhibit Students’ Achievements
Three opportunities to demonstrate robot on the Challenge playing field
Interaction with Robot Design Judging Panel Presentation to Project Judging Panel
General presentation area specified by FLL to enhance learning about the year’s theme
Requires research by the team Develops presentation skills (the opportunity for
the developing sales and marketing youngsters) Teamwork Judging Panel
Tournament Awards Champion’s Award Robot Performance Robot Design Research Project Teamwork Young Team Rookie Team Medallions for all
teams
Plans for 2010
Theme: Body Forward ~350 teams with more than 2800 youngsters Around 18-20 Qualifying Tournaments
Held first two weekends in December 15 - 20 teams per tournament Expect same locations as last year
2 Championship Tournaments of about 60 teams each in January, 2011
Continued focus on outreach to girls & minorities
More sponsors
Volunteer Opportunities
Coaches Mentors ORTOP Planning
Committee Qualifying
Tournament Planning
Tournament Staffing Financial Support
Our Mailing Lists ortopfll
Added when you register your team Communication from ORTOP to registered
coaches – very important channel Add mentors and assistants at your
request ortopvol
All volunteers – you can opt out One way channel from ORTOP to our
volunteers We add you when you volunteer
Next Steps Sign-up for another workshop
II. Coaching/Mentoring Techniques Workshop
III. Robotics Techniques Workshop Registration:
http://ortop.org/fll/res.htm#work All workshop materials on the web:
http://www.ortop.org/Workshops/