Research+Assignment

Robotics Research Assignment
**This is a ONE period assignment**


 * Directions**: Find a robot that is relatively new and create a handout for the rest of the class. You will also have to discuss the robot during a class discussion.

1. Structure - What is the framework made of? 2. Power Source - Where does the robot get its power? 3. Actuation - What does the robot use to create movement (motors, servos, hydraulics, etc)? 4. Sensing - How does the robot sense its surroundings? 5. Locomotion - How does it move? (rolling, etc)
 * What to Discuss**: You must identify and be able to discuss the following in relation to your robot.


 * Handout**: You handout must meet the following criteria.
 * 1) It must fit on one page.
 * 2) It must include the five pieces of information listed in the "What to Discuss" section above.
 * 3) It must include a picture of the robot. (not too big)
 * 4) The font must be easy to read.

 G:\Shared\barberm\robot handouts
 * Turning It In**: Do not print you handouts. You must save them in Mr. Barber's shared drive under the "robot handouts" folder.