Engineering Design with Robotics
Students Design, Build, and Program Their Own Robot Machines while exploring engineering design, computational thinking, and real-world challenges.
Engineering Design with Robotics (Linkbot, OmniBot, Arduino, and Sensor-Based Robotics)
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Engineering Design with Robotics provides students with authentic opportunities to Design, Build, and Program Their Own Robot Machines while exploring and applying engineering design, computational thinking, mathematics, computer science, robotics, creativity, and STEAM through real-world engineering projects and challenges.
Linkbot is Barobo's patented reconfigurable modular robot. Each Linkbot serves as a programmable robot building block with precision actuators and wireless connectivity, enabling students to quickly Design, Build, and Program Their Own Robot Machines.
Students are inspired by a growing library of more than 100 2D and 3D structures built using Linkbot accessories as mathematical manipulatives and over 100 robot machines built using Linkbots and accessories, each supported by demonstration videos, complete parts lists, step-by-step building instructions, ready-to-run programs, and engineering design guidance. Students first build existing robot machines to develop engineering skills and confidence, then modify, improve, combine, or redesign those examples before ultimately Designing, Building, and Programming Their Own Robot Machines.
Platform and Instructional Features
- SnapConnect™ Technology: Using Barobo's patented SnapConnect™ technology , Linkbots, OmniBots, Arduino boards, ultrasonic sensors, LEGO® components, and accessories can be quickly connected without special tools, allowing students to focus on engineering design, computational thinking, creativity, and innovation rather than mechanical assembly.
- TK–12 Versatility: The same robot and programming platform support learning from TK through Grade 12, allowing students to progressively strengthen their knowledge while using familiar tools year after year.
- Unified Robotics Platform: Engineering Design with Robotics integrates Linkbots, OmniBots , Arduino modules, sensors, and accessories into one common Linkbot-based platform, providing extensive opportunities to explore robotics, engineering design, physical computing with Arduino, sensor-based robotics, and authentic real-world applications.
- Ease of Programming: Students can quickly program the robot machines they build, allowing them to immediately test ideas, investigate engineering solutions, and refine designs through engaging interactive activities.
- LEGO® Integration (Optional): Through the LEGO® Connection Pack , widely available LEGO® components can easily be incorporated into Linkbot robot machines, providing additional opportunities for creative engineering design.
- 3D Printing (Optional): Schools with access to 3D printers may design and fabricate custom robot parts using downloadable STL files and integrate them into Linkbot robot machines for advanced engineering design projects.
Engineering Design with Robotics supports RoboBlocky Math™, STEAM and Computer Science with Robotics, Expanded Learning with Robotics, RoboParade™, RoboEngineering Expo™, and RoboPlay™ Competitions , providing a common engineering design experience throughout the RoboBlocky Curriculum.
Together, these resources provide students with unlimited engineering design possibilities while inspiring the next generation of innovators, engineers, scientists, and technology leaders.