Robotics

Explain common hazards in robotics work (tools, electricity, heat, moving parts) and how to prevent and respond to them, including proper safety gear. (TLX: 1.1)

Explain first aid and prevention for robotics-related injuries such as cuts, burns, and eye injuries. (TLX: 1.0)

Explain the difference between remote-controlled systems, telerobots, and autonomous robots, giving one real example of each. (TLX: 1.2)

Explain three major fields of robotics (sensing, programming, mobility, manipulation, or human–robot interaction) and how they work together in a robot system. (TLX: 1.4)

Choose a real task for a robot or robotic subsystem to perform and describe what success would look like, including at least one sensor input. (TLX: 1.5)

Create a simple design plan showing components, degrees of freedom, and how the robot will be controlled. (TLX: 1.5)

Build a robot or robotic subsystem of your own design with at least two degrees of freedom that performs the chosen task. (TLX: 2.0)

Program the robot using code or a flow-based system so that it responds to sensor input to complete the task. (TLX: 2.0)

Test the robot multiple times, identify at least one failure or limitation, and make a physical or programming improvement. (TLX: 1.9)

Demonstrate the robot performing its task reliably and explain how the design, sensors, and program work together. (TLX: 1.8)

Explain what part of the robotics process (design, building, programming, or testing) was most challenging and how you overcame it. (TLX: 1.2)

Describe one ethical consideration or responsibility that comes with designing and using robots. (TLX: 1.2)