• 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?

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 😉

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.

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?

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

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/

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.

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

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?