Tools & Apps for Robot Design · SHS1 Robotics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.2 - Design robots using virtual platforms and, simulation tools and programming IDEs to test the mechanics of the designed robots.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Select an appropriate virtual platform or simulation tool for a given robot design task based on its features and limitations.
Build a working robot model in a virtual simulation environment by following a building instruction guide.
Test the mechanics of a designed robot using simulation tools and identify at least two mechanical faults or design flaws.
Copy and insert pre-written code from a building instruction guide into a programming IDE to test the designed robot’s functionality.
Modify a robot design based on simulation results and justify the changes made to meet the given specifications.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Robot Design Methodologies (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Tools & Apps for Robot Design (2.2)
Content standard: 1.2.2.CS.1 - 1.2.2.CS.1 Demonstrate abilities to use Integrated Development Environments, Modelling and Simulation tools needed for the design and testing of robots. 1.2.2.LO.1 Effectively use virtual platforms and simulation tools to design and test robots.
Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.2 - Design robots using virtual platforms and, simulation tools and programming IDEs to test the mechanics of the designed robots.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 5 (Week 25 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 53

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-Based Learning: Based on prior experience and understanding of design tools, learners will take up various robot design projects and design them to meet specifications. Using simulation tools and programming IDEs, they test their designs and make changes to their design where necessary. At this point, students may not need to program but copy the already written codes from the building instruction guides to test their designs.

Assessment (1.2.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Design and Simulation tools
- Programming IDEs
- Online Resources
- Robot Building Instruction guide
- Computers