1. 1. Lego Mindstorms in Education Dennis Wilson
2. 2. Lego Space Launch http://legospace.com/en- us/Games/LegoSpaceLaunch.aspx?icmp=COUSGa mesGLCitySpaceLaunch
3. 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. 4. The Brick The brain of the Mindstorms robot USB port to interface with PC/Mac Upload programs to the robot.
5. 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. 6. Endless Possibilities
7. 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. 8. NXT-G Programing Language Drag-and-drop programming language Easy to use Good introduction to programming robots
9. 9. Steps for Building a Robot Build it Program it Activate it
10. 10. Web Site http://mindstorms.lego.com Instructions for building robots Support forums
11. 11. Fun Zone
12. 12. Educational Benefits Creativity Interest in science and technology Computer skills Problem solving Working in teams at Lego competitions
13. 13. FIRST FIRST Nonprofit organization Created in 1989 by Dean Kamen Inventor of the Segway.
14. 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. 15. FIRST Lego League Born in 1999 Students between ages of 9 and 14 Teams of no more than 10 students
16. 16. Themes 2012 Theme Senior Solutions Past Themes Mission Mars Power Puzzle Ocean Odyssey Nano Quest
17. 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. 18. Robot Competitions Robot Design Teamwork Gracious Professionalism Problem Solving/Team Dynamics Enthusiasm/Participation Team Challenge
19. 19. Completing Missions
20. 20. Competition Explained
21. 21. Scoring
22. 22. www.animationfactory.com Questions?