Dash Robots

Dash Robots

IT STEM Standard 8 4 hrs Computational Thinking Block Coding

Students will explore the basics of robotics and experience using different sensors using Dash Robot. Students can have hands-on experiences to test various hardware, including LEDs, ultrasonic sensors and line-tracking. The process of program writing and hardware assembling provides a great opportunity to enhance one’s logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Learning objectives

  • Explore basic robotics concepts and various sensors
  • Enhance their logical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Learn to program and assemble hardware components for interactive experiences

Lesson plan

What is Dash Robot? | Learn the basic control of Dash Robot
Movable Dash Robot | Learn how to control the wheels of Dash Robot
Dance Party! | Merge LED with moving program
1,2,3, Dash! | Program Dash Robot to race in an obstacle race
*Shoot for the star! | Dash Robot to catapult objects | Gripper kit required
*Dash Robot the builder | Assemble a mechanical gripper drive by Dash Robot | Launcher kit required

Prerequisites

  • None

Software

  • Dash go app
  • Dash blockly App

Other requirements

    Hardware

    • Android Tablet/iPad/Chromebook
    • Dash Robot

    Optional Hardware:

    • Gripper Build Kit

    Launcher kit