Lab 11 – Intro to Robotics
(1- or 2-Day Lab) This topic introduces the subject of robotics and artificial intelligence. This topic can be presented as either a one-day session, or a two-day session. Less experienced students can complete the “Day 1” handout in one class period, and the “Day 2” handout on a second class period. But using only the “Day 1” material is sufficient to introduce the topic. More experienced students can complete BOTH the Day 1 and Day 2 material in a single class period. (Students follow procedures in this activity).
Material
5:50 The Factory Life: A Behind-the-scenes at Nissan production in Japan
3:49 TI’s ‘Rover’ heading to North Texas classrooms
3:38 We Talked To Sophia — The AI Robot That Once Said It Would ‘Destroy Humans’
Compare Contrast and Debate
Kick-Off Debate Background: Robots, robotic-automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) have been increasingly been improved in recent years. Some believe this is a good step-forward, and others are hesitant about the potential implications and impact to people and societies from the increased use of robots.
- Position A: Robotics and robots – along with AI – should continue to be used in our day-to-day activities.
- Position B: Continued emphasis on the use of robots undermines the importance of human effort and the value of human-to-human interaction.
Special Notes and Notices
Instructor Emphasis:
- Lab Emphasis: Lab procedures
- Science & Engineering Practice: Ask questions and define problems
- Cross-Cutting Concept: Systems and System Models
- Data measurement
- Graphing and charting data
- Physical relationship calculations