How to Construct a Robot
Part 1: Team Structure and
Leadership
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Team Manager
 supervises overall process of the creation of
the robot.
 makes sure that everybody contributes.
Design Manager
 supervises the discussion of various concepts.
Construction Manager
 supervises the construction of parts and the
assembly process.
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Brainstorms and discusses
Decides what would be best for robot
Creates many virtual and physical
prototypes
Considers two game strategies
Considers uniqueness of design
Creates a successful robot
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The team uses software drawings created
during the design process as templates
and guidelines.
The team uses a variety of tools (power
and manual), along with appropriate safety
gear in order to manufacture the robot
efficiently and safely.
The team proceeds to create individual
parts and assemble the entire robot.
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The team uses drawing and design software.
The team uses drawings to guide construction
process and explain theoretical concepts.
The team uses software for website and for
furthering publicity.
The team uses design software for t-shirt
design.
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The team spends time developing a sense
of unity outside of club meetings,
including team meals and activities.
The team includes even the youngest
members of the organization in the design
and manufacturing process.
The design process is fueled by discussion
(i.e., virtual and physical prototypes, and
theoretical concepts clarified.)
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The team presents the robot to the
technology students at a middle school.
Students publicize the program with the
assistance of the school newspaper.
Students spread the word about the team
with a brochure.
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Basic Robot
We are going to construct a robot part by
part.
The size and speed will be determined by
its part.
Later in the instruction, the size and speed
will be determined by the controller.
We will learn how to use a Plan Sheet,
gather information, select the right part,
and construct that part.
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With Plan Sheet, either as one sheet or two
sheets, lay out or draw your robot part by
part. Start gathering information to
construct the robot you want. You can also
draw the part on regular drawing paper.
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Draw one or as many drawings as needed.
2. Refine or select the part that is best for the
robot.
3. The material might have a reaction on the
robot, so a redraw may be in order.
4. Keep in mind all the features that are needed
(construction strength, speed, function,
purpose, weight).
5. Choose the best one, not necessarily the best
drawing.
6. Choose the best person and the right tool to
make the part.
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