the robot Staubi TP80's function is to perform task under water and is the fastest working robot developed so far. Cartesian robots work on an industrial setting and jobs are programmed into the memory base, which the robot completes.
Automated systems are systems that replace humans but they are suseptable to security treats and high costs. Sensors are used which activate the process. There can be many different sensor types which responses are programmed into the system.
Students often do not have a chance to have a hands on feel for robotics which is a shame because it is a fun topic with so many possibilities! It can be had to find suitable projects for students. I have found some videos that have some interesting ideas for building a robot with the students. One in particular I liked which could be a small project for a lower grade is the bristle bot robot which uses the bristles on a toothbrush to sweep around.
If you chose a larger robot it may be more viable for students to work in groups.
Teaching how to build a robot may take you having to do a short course or getting someone to show you how its done but it would be well worth that learning experience!
Video found at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD1EOHYIdd4
Video found at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N05nTiRfX8
Video found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1speabcZNA
This week students in my class presented a web quest on robots. the web quest was good and could be used as a resource when teaching to give students an short opening or reminder into the topic of Robotics.
Click for Web Quest
I found a helpful chapter on Robotics and Automated systems click here for Chapter from the Cambridge website. It could be used to complete these quiz questions Click for quiz.
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