We have made a few changes to the project over the past couple of years, and the students have really gotten into it. During the unit, they learn about electronics, mechanics, electronic control, as well as some basic construction concepts.
SUMO WRESTLER ROBOT DEFINITIONS:
- A robot, by definition, is reprogrammable,
multifunctional, and a manipulator.
- Reprogrammable means that a new program can be used to make the robot do a
different job.
- Multifunctional means that a robot can be used to do different things.
- Robots are manipulators, meaning that they can be used to move different
types of things. They can be used to load and unload materials. They can handle
hot, corrosive, or toxic materials. Robots can also be used for welding,
painting, and sanding.
- Advantages of robots are that they do not need sleep, they do not get sick,
and they do not need time to eat.
- A disadvantage of robots are that they cannot think for themselves.
- The sumo car operates using human input.
- The objective of the sumo car is to push the opponent vehicle completely
outside the given arena ring.
- Steps in making the car:
1. Drill hole for the axle
2. Assemble the wheels
3. Attach wheels to the body with the axle
4. Attach the caster wheel
5. Attach wires and gears to motors
6. Attach motors onto body
7. Solder motor wires to terminal connector
We did make a video file a couple of years ago, click here to see it.
Page updated 7 May 2006