Rescue mission
Using Python coding, students control the robot arm to rescue the worker from danger.
Building a robotic arm
Students design, build and test a robotic arm from components and motors.
Using Python coding, students control the robot arm to rescue the worker from danger.
Students design, build and test a robotic arm from components and motors.
Year level | 9-10 |
Prior Knowledge | No prior knowledge or coding experience required. Recommended for students who have not done Mechatronics: Bionic Arms or Autonomous Robot Rescue. |
Capacity | 16-32 students. If you want to bring more students, email stemworkshops@qut.edu.au |
When | School days: Monday-Friday |
Duration | Full day |
Where | QUT Gardens Point, Science and Engineering Centre |
Cost | Free (Late cancellation fees apply. Please see terms and conditions). |
This full-day workshop unites the build aspect of our popular Bionic Arms workshop, with the exciting Python coding from Autonomous Robot Rescue.
Students will learn about the engineering design cycle and the need for rescue robots. Specific analysis of robotic arms is conducted, before students design and construct their own robotic arm from a range of components and motors. The morning session concludes with students manipulating objects using Maestro Control Centre for basic manual tasks.
In the afternoon, students learn the basics of Python programming and syntax, variables, functions and for loops and how to design good code using top down design, to complete the partially-written code and carry out their rescue mission.
Topics covered in this workshop:
All bookings are subject to availability of university spaces and presenters.
You can also add a 30-minute interactive experience at The Cube to your visit.
The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229)
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