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ENGAGE GROUP 1

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As the engagement group, we are designing interactive activities that use scribble bots to inspire creativity and introduce foundational concepts in robotics, engineering, and art, making STEM learning fun and accessible for all participants.

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In this activity students will discuss:

what is the first thing you think of when I say the word robot?

what can robots do?

Name 6 verbs you think are related to robot

what types of materials can a robot be made of?

If you had a robot what would you want it to do?

can robots create art?

Teacher will: present materials to students and introduce the project. Allow students to ticker with materials then ask what they think each component will be used for.

Discuss:

what will this robot draw?

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Showing real world examples of robots being used to draw lines on sports fields and parking lots (https://youtu.be/Hh3Lr5qhT0A?si=7aS0McGgO0j1_sET)

Engaging in conversation about if the robot is the artist or just another tool for artists to use. Share this article ( https://pschaldenbrand.github.io/frida/). - STEAM 😉

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TinyLineMarker - Tiny robot - Tremendous results

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As the elaborate group we are challenged with extending the learning beyond the initial activity. We opted to add more elements to the bot that would not decrease the Bots ability to draw more intricate and creative designs.

We tried the initial design and then group chose its own modification (adding the light from the spinning top) to extend the learning in the creation of out bot. The modification was intended to add more features to the bot without disrupting its ability to draw.

Our modifications included turning the direction of the cork, adding the light from the spin top, as well as adding some pipe cleaners for both weight and design.

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As the Explain group, we would encourage students to explain how their robots work, and then provide formal definitions on batteries, motors, motion, energy. This allows them to make connections between their hands-on work to broader science concepts.

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ArtBot- Team #1

1) How does the ArtBot move? What do you notice about the pattern created

2.) Based on the 1st art design, what is your assessment of the construction of the Art Bot?

3.) What would you change to modify the design?

4.) what do you notice about the 2nd ArtBot and it art work

5.) what improvements would you modify on the 2nd art bot?

6.) was there any changes that effect the art bit negatively.

7.) what did you notice about the weight distribution of each art bot?

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Real world example of robots being used to assist with tasks like painting lines in parking lots and sports fields https://youtu.be/Hh3Lr5qhT0A?si=7aS0McGgO0j1_sET

Discuss if the robot is an artists https://pschaldenbrand.github.io/frida/

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TinyLineMarker - Tiny robot - Tremendous results

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Have you seen robots being used before?

Real world example of robots being used to assist with tasks like painting lines in parking lots and sports fields https://youtu.be/Hh3Lr5qhT0A?si=7aS0McGgO0j1_sET

Is a robot an artist?https://pschaldenbrand.github.io/frida/

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ENGAGE GROUP- Original Artbot:

During our original ‘Picasso’ activity with the scribble bots, we positioned the markers at a straight angle. This setup resulted in broader and less defined circular motions, creating patterns that appeared as dotted lines rather than continuous ones. This effect highlights how the angle of the markers influences the type and style of the art produced by the bots.

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Vocabulary for students

Types of circuits- open and closed

Currents - alternate and direct

Propeller

Ohm’s Law

Voltage

Tripod (tri means 3)

Quad

We can apply this knowledge to how circuits work in households and use of energy

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1.) How would you describe the art bit design art bit #1 & #2?

2.) What would you change/ modify on the art bot?

3.) What do you notice about the speed of the art bots?

4.) What do you notice about the weight distribution of art bots?

5.) what modifications did you make?

6.) What were the test results? Improvements? Degradations?

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In our ‘Picasso 2’ activity with the modified artbot, we lowered the markers and positioned them at a 45-degree angle. This adjustment made a noticeable difference in the precision of the circles, resulting in smaller sizes and reduced distances between them. Additionally, we observed that one line remained solid while the others appeared as dotted lines, demonstrating how slight changes in the marker position can significantly impact the artbot’s drawing patterns.

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Do you like drawing or painting? What if you could build a robot that creates its own art? In this project, you will create your own Art Bot, a robot with markers for "legs" that wobbles across a piece of paper, creating drawings as it moves. You can then customize your robot to change how it draws.

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Do you like drawing or painting? What if you could build a robot that creates its own art? In this project, you will create your own Art Bot, a robot with markers for "legs" that wobbles across a piece of paper, creating drawings as it moves. You can then customize your robot to change how it draws. This is a beginner-level project with no robotics experience necessary, so if you want to try building your own robot, this is a great place to start!