Shop-a-bot 11-14
Delivery robots are increasingly common in urban areas to deliver items for a range of users and purposes. Learners consider who delivery robots can benefit and identify ways that robots offer viable solutions to consumer’s everyday shopping needs. They create a prototype robot and explore how they can incorporate microcontrollers into their designs.
“I can’t get a delivery, can you help?”
Learners identify ways in which robots are providing meaningful ways to solve real-world problems related to everyday shopping needs. Learners ask questions to critique, evaluate and test current solutions. They explore and explain the systems and subsystems used within everyday activities.
“Thanks for the order, we’re on our way!”
Learners imagine a delivery robot that meets specific user needs and visualise their design through detailed annotated sketches. They generate multiple ideas, identify component parts and mechanisms, and justify their choices while considering alternatives. Learners produce a detailed design specification and final annotated design.
Machine Makeathon
Learners turn their design specification into a 3D prototype of a delivery bot, integrating mechanical systems and programming microcontrollers to bring it to life with dynamic, autonomous movements and tasks.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. These sessions support Goal 9 which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation.
