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.
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