Year 10 Robotics
This term, our Year 10 Information Software Technology students have continued working on their Robotics & Automated Systems unit and have formed groups of 3-4 to collaborate on the next phase of their robotics project.
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The Design Situation for this task presents a unique challenge: students must create a robot capable of autonomously navigating a specialised track. The track is constructed using modular tiles, which can be rearranged to offer a new layout every lesson. These tiles feature black lines and green squares that present obstacles for the robot to navigate. At the end of the track, students must program their robots to detect and move an object off the track. The objective is to design a robot that balances speed, accuracy and manoeuvrability through this ever-changing terrain. |
The students have worked diligently to build and refine their robots, focusing on both hardware and programming to meet the challenge. Each group has developed unique designs, using various sensors, motors and structural components to enhance the performance of their robots. Recently, the students have been making impressive progress in programming their robots to detect colours and to follow black lines.
At this stage, the robots are successfully following the black lines and making slight turns as they navigate the course. However, the journey isn’t over yet, as the students are still fine-tuning their robots to handle tighter turns and more complex manoeuvres. The modular nature of the track, which is rearranged each lesson, continues to provide new challenges for both the hardware and programming aspects of their designs.
While there’s still work to be done, the progress so far demonstrates the students’ determination and problem-solving skills. With each lesson, their robots become more adept at navigating the obstacles, and we’re eager to see how they continue to improve and refine their designs as they approach the final stages of the project.
Ms Shanai Mifsud
TAS & VET Information and Digital Technology Teacher