Dear Bloggers,

Please see https://jennygarlick.edublogs.org/2013/05/29/friend-or-foe-bot/ for Part 1

The students demonstrated their robots to the class showing/playing: how the ultrasonic sensor stopped the robot 10cm from an object, displays on the screen, appropriate sounds/words and  friendly / unfriendly actions.  In addition the design of the robot was assessed including how robust it was.

Some Foe-Bots threw projectiles, had hammer arms, charged, made  nasty noises, had chainsaw attachments and blinked unwelcoming messages and symbols on their screen.  One was a Belligerent-Bot as it said ‘No’ and then turned its back on you and walked away.  The children enjoyed thinking up the foe-ish actions for their robots and it was very exciting to see how they translated their ideas into the building and programming of their Bots.

The Friend-Bots waved happily, approached slowly, made cheerful pleasant sounds or words and often wore lovely flowers and feathers.  Interestingly (or not) most students choose to make a Foe-Bot.

 

 

 

Thanks for calling by

Mrs Garlick