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======EZ-Robot====== | ======EZ-Robot====== | ||
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- | The EZ-Robot is comprised of EZ-Bits, EZ-Robots are DIY assembly robots, with high level coding and control | + | EZ Robot kits are comprised of 'EZ-Bits' - heavy duty servo motors which clip together to form the limbs of the robot. |
- | =====Resources===== | + | | **Recommended Ages** | Year 4 to Year 10 (ages 10 to 16) | |
+ | | **Product Cost** | EZ-Robot JD Humanoid $1000-$1300\\ EZ-Robot Hexapod $800-$1000 | | ||
+ | | **Where to Purchase** | EZ-Robots and their components can be purchased from [[https:// | ||
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+ | The EZ-Robot is controlled by a laptop or tablet.\\ | ||
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+ | =====Use In Libraries===== | ||
+ | ====Moreton Bay Libraries==== | ||
+ | Kathleen Davison, Senior Library Assistant. | ||
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+ | At Redcliffe Library (Moreton Bay Region Libraries), I had the pleasure of organising a workshop for teenagers on how to use EZ-Robot Battle Flippers. | ||
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+ | * Laptops and robots ready to assemble on tables. | ||
+ | * Rubber mats set up in the middle of the room where the participants would try and push each Battle Flipper of the mats. The last Battle Flipper left on the mat was the winner. | ||
+ | * An obstacle course set up using large plastic blocks. | ||
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+ | I found that setting up the room like this worked well because I then had all the participants engaged in some activity. | ||
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+ | The Battle Flippers came ready to assemble and consists of a range of servos that slide together. | ||
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+ | Once the robots are assembled the participants can code the robots to move in a sequence, film the room and/or record voices. This can all be done using the EZ-Builder program on the laptops. | ||
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+ | **Note**: The Battle Flippers connect to the laptop and iPad via a Wi-Fi signal that the robot emits. If you are using more than one Battle Flipper, make sure your connect each Battle Flipper before the workshop and write the last 4 digits of each Battle Flipper’s WiFi network name on the robot. This will make it easier to find the Battle Flipper you are using when you connect to WiFi during the workshop. | ||
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+ | After the participants, | ||
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+ | Overall, we had a great afternoon playing with the Battle Flippers and using coding. | ||
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+ | **A few extra points**: | ||
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+ | * The Battle Flippers batteries lasted for more than the two-hour allocated workshop time. | ||
+ | * The preparation time that I had to work out how to use the Battle Flippers was a 1 hour training session on how to assemble and use the robot and then about 2 hours to re-assemble, | ||
+ | * Here are a couple of YouTube videos which I found useful in setting up the workshop: | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | =====Resources===== | ||
+ | * [[facilities: | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
- | [[https:// | + | ~~NOTOC~~ |