What's Happening in STEAMology?

STEAMology:  Light me up!

                     All kids going into 1st - 5th grade:                   

Join us July 13th for STEAMolgy

10:00-11:00 AM

Meet BB8

             
     

    

 
What are robots?   

http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/robots/facts.cfm

http://www.factmonster.com/dk/encyclopedia/robots.html

A robot is a machine that does tasks without the help of a person. Many people think of robots as machines that look and act like people. Most robots, though, do not look like people. And robots do only what a person has built them to do.

How do they work?  How are robots and humans different/similar:

http://science.howstuffworks.com/robot1.htm

On the most basic level, HUMAN BEINGS are made up of five major components:

• A body structure
• A muscle system to move the body structure
• A sensory system that receives information about the body and the surrounding environment
• A power source to activate the muscles and sensors
• A brain system that processes sensory information and tells the muscles what to do
   

Of course, we also have some intangible attributes, such as intelligence and morality, but on the sheer physical level, the list above about covers it.

ROBOT BASICS

A robotic hand, developed by NASA, is made up of metal segments moved by tiny motors. The hand is one of the most difficult structures to replicate in robotics.

Photo courtesy NASA

Join us to make Paper Circuit Pins.  

The paper template is a robot. We'll add, cut, tape copper wire and led bulb to make this 

fun take-home craft.
 https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/paper-circuit-pin?_ga=1.33120126.1199071513.1465578558


              All kids going into 1st - 5th grade:                   

Join us July 13th for STEAMolgy

10:00-11:00 AM