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A First Webquest

For Middle School Robotics

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PROJECT

 

Robotics 2 students: Assignment 3

 

Robotics 2 Project

The objectives are:
Understand how robots are used in industry

You may choose one of the following topics:

1. Space Robots

You will research how robots are used in space at present. There are some links to help you here,
or you may use search engines such as Google or DuckDuckGo to find information.

Describe at least 4 robots used in space.
Describe in detail what they are used for and how they work.
Describe in detail what sensors they use and why they use those sensors.
Describe the power source or sources that these robots use.
Analyse the extent to which these robots are autonomous.
Make a prediction about future uses of robots in space.

You must support your ideas with evidence.

2. Collaborative Robots

You will research collaborative robots or 'cobots'. There are some links to help you here,
or you may use search engines such as Google or DuckDuckGo to find information.

Describe at least 4 collaborative robots.
Describe in detail what they are used for and how they work.
Describe in detail what sensors they use and why they use those sensors, using inference if necessary.
Describe the power source or sources that these robots use.
Analyse the extent to which these robots are autonomous.
Make a prediction about future uses of robots in space.

You must support your ideas with evidence.

 

 

You may choose to answer these questions using ONE of the following products:

  1. A poster (but remember you still need the detail)
  2. A power point or prezi (remember not to cut and paste)
  3. A web page (remember not to cut and paste) Use Weebly, Webs.com or Google sites

Read the grading rubric carefully:

Criterion
Points available (50)
Describe four robots used in this field , in detail, and why they are useful or important (2 points per robot)
8
Explain whether the robots are autonomous or teleoperated, giving reasons for your statement (2 points per robot)
4
Predict how robots might be used in this industry in the future, giving reasons for your statements
4
Describe the sensors used by these robots, using inference if necessary
8
Describe the power source/s used by these robots
8
The graphics are related to the topic, and enhance interest and understanding
4
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
4
Grammar and spelling are correct
5
Citations are included for all information
5