Tuesday 28 April 2015

Rescue

Some rescue bots are starting to warm up their motors .....






Monday 20 April 2015

Code Club Robotics

Emmanuel Code Club has begun robotics...

Students were busy constructing their line following robots


It was great to hear and see the excitement around the groups





Stayed tuned for progress in coming weeks


Wednesday 1 April 2015

Robot Swarm

Students worked together to program their robots to 'work' as a team using some swarm behaviour.

View the video of their success below!


However, robots don't always do what you want them to do!

Or was it a rookie mistake?



Bluetooth Control

Using Bluetooth to communicate actions between the Leader robot and the Follower robot(s).



The students found this task a challenge, especially when more follower robots were introduced!!

RoboCup Junior is approaching......

Things are going to become extremely exciting next Term.

Students in Year 9 and 10 will be constructing Line Following robots for the upcoming Regional and State finals.

Also, students from Years 4 - 8 who are partaking in the Emmanuel Code Club,  will also have an opportunity to compete.

An example of Secondary Rescue:


A Robots perspective....



Regional Final - Saturday 20th June @ New Town High School

State Final - Saturday 8th August @ University of Tasmania, Launceston Campus

Sumo Wrestling Robots

Students constructed 'Sumo Bots' to compete in a knock-out style, winner plays on competition.

 Here is an example of the fierce competition that was witnessed!




Students also enjoyed the all in royal rumble.....