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Understanding Robotics: From History to Classroom Applications

Explore the fascinating evolution of robots, from ancient myths to modern technology. This presentation, led by N. Eric Heiselt, Director of K-12 Outreach at Mississippi State University's Bagley College of Engineering, covers the fundamental concepts of robotics, including definitions, historical context, and the role of robots in households and industries. It highlights the importance of STEM education, illustrating how mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and social studies intersect in robotics. Learn about practical applications, competitions, and resources for engaging students in robotics at all educational levels.

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Understanding Robotics: From History to Classroom Applications

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  1. When Robots Attack! Presented by: N. Eric Heiselt Director, K-12 Outreach Bagley College of Engineering Mississippi State University MAGC2012

  2. What is a Robot? • Dating back to ancient texts, humans have sought a mechanic or non-human assistant to accomplish tasks that may be difficult, repetitive or unpleasant. • Starting with early Golems and predicted to artificial intelligence, the idea of a non-living assistant has always been a part of humanities imagination. • The first robot was introduced onstage in 1921 in Prague, Czech Republic, during a Karl Capek play entitled Rossum's Universal Robots. • Robots in your household: • Robots in industry: • Robots in this room: • Other terminology • Autonomous • Self-directed

  3. Robots in the classroom? • STEM curriculum • Math – most advanced robots programming has a basis in mathematical reasoning. • Science – generally identified within physical science (torque, movement is gears, levers, other simple machines), electricity, and more. • Technology – the data storage involved in programming • Engineering – the design and problem solving portions • Social studies • Look at the historical context • Science fiction (futurism) • Language • Writing about their planning and discover • Creative writing

  4. Applications • Simple reactionary application robots • Artistic Robots • Dancing Robots • Mechanical Hands • Programs • LEGO Robotics • FIRST • FLL • NXT • VEX Robotics • SeaPerch Robotics • BEST Robotics

  5. LEGO • MSU & the College of Engineering do NOT host any sort of LEGO programs. • Please contact Randall Hicks at Stennis for this. He is great. • LEGO Robots can be used far beyond the competition cycle. • Teachengineering.org is a great website with multiple applications.

  6. SeaPerch Robotics • Underwater Robots • Originated at MIT • Currently sponsored by Stennis and MSU • Elementary Level – Stennis • Secondary Level – MSU • Content includes: • Buoyancy/Density • Propulsion • Marine exploration • Teacher training & Student build • Content research • Competition • National level only for grades 7-12 • Website: SeaPerch.org

  7. BEST Robotics • BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics • Middle and High School teams • Design robots from inception to production • STEM research • Corporate design • Competitions • October 27, Armstrong Middle School, Starkville

  8. Lesson Plans to get you started • Create-a-Critter • Artistic Robots

  9. Classroom Resources • The College of Engineering Website - www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach/ • SeaPerch South - http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach/seaperch-south/ • SeaPerch National – www.seaperch.org • MSBEST – www.msbest.msstate.edu • BEST Robotics – www.bestinc.org • Engineering Lesson Plans for all age groups & includes multiple applications for LEGO mindstorms – far beyond competition – www.teachengineering.org

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