Activity Description

Robots are an integral part of many industries and are quickly becoming part of our everyday lives. In this highly engaging and interactive activity, learners will build a Cleaner Bot and participate in a friendly challenge. During the activity, learners will integrate sensors and functions of electronic parts into robotics and plan an algorithm for a robot to follow. Learners will develop a deeper knowledge of robotics and their applications in society at the end of this activity.

Activity Information:

• Grade Level: High School
• Primary Subject Area*: STEM
• Mindset: Design Thinking
• Skillset: AI & Machine Learning
• Expected Duration: 120 Minutes

*The starter pack activity can be used in more than one subject area.

Hardware Requirements:

• Arduino microcontroller with USB cable
• Laptop/Desktop/Chromebook
• Wheeled Robot Chassis (Preferably mBot products)

*For hardware specifications, please refer to application requirements.

Software Requirements:

• Arduino for Windows
• Codebender for Chromebook