General Information
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Identify the design considerations associated with materials used in robotic assemblies and describe how the intended operational environment plays a role in the design.
Related Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
| 9410120: | Robotic Design Essentials (Specifically in versions: 2024 and beyond) |
Related Resources
Lesson Plan
| Name | Description |
| Evaluating Engineering Trade-offs: | Using the case study, “Winning the Contract,” students will engage in a Four Corners Debate to evaluate engineering trade-offs in robotics. Each corner will represent a different design priority (Power, Weight, Durability, or Versatility). Students will select a corner and work collaboratively to defend their choice, attempting to persuade others to join their corner. |
Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lesson
| Name | Description |
| Designing a Mars Rover Prototype: | Students will design a Mars rover by selecting the best subsystems based on the pros and cons provided, as well as other influencing factors. The rover must navigate rough terrain, collect soil samples, and take photographs. Teams will evaluate options for terrain adaptability, power sources, and communication systems, making informed decisions on each component. They must justify their choices by explaining how their selections contribute to the rover’s efficiency and overall mission success. This is an open-ended engineering design lesson where students develop a model to solve a problem. There are no “right” answers as the lesson is focused on the process of developing a solution and the skills and reasoning behind the process. |
Text Resource
| Name | Description |
| Case Study: Winning the Contract: | Using this case study, students can discuss, "How can an engineering team best use their components to design a robot that meets client expectations?" |