The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled --Plutarch

In Robotics Engineering II, campers will learn to harness the power of the new TETRIX robotics system. The TETRIX robots system was designed to unify LEGO NXT with metal style robots -- combining the power of the NXT block and programming language with the strength of a metal erector kit. TETRIX was designed to fill the gap between entry level robotics and high level robotics as you will see in some FIRST Robotics tournaments. The TETRIX Robotics Systems are distributed by Pitsco, and are sturdier, more maneuverable and more sophisticated than their Lego counterparts. Campers will learn more advanced programming skills to enable their robots to perform multiple tasks in one run. They will also learn to skilfully utilize all the sensors, including touch, ultra sonic, rotation and light sensor as well as new ones such as the RFID sensor and the Compass sensor. They will also learn to use new servos and motors to enable the robot to interact with its surrounding. Students will work in teams throughout the course and participate in friendly challenges through out the camp. It is recommended that younger campers finish Robotics I before joining this camp.

Location: Danville

Core Objective

To be able to understand the Robotics Technology as a whole subject

To be able to understand robotics parts, sensors, controls and learn to use these parts

To be able to build many robots and program and participate in challenges