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ROBOTICS DESIGN SYSTEM
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Introduction
Introduction
Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................................ 3 Education.................................................................................................... 4 Curriculum.................................................................................................. 6 Classroom and Competition......................................................................... 14
All around the world, wheels are turning like never before. Technological advancements are great. But advancing education is even better.
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Which is precisely what the VEX The affordable VEX platform is Robotics Design System is doing. As a educator-friendly, too, allowing world leader in educational robotics, VEX teachers to easily customize projects isn’t just giving students an exceptional to meet the level of students’ abilities. foundation in science, technology, And to re-use the robots, or their parts, engineering and math (STEM), it’s year after year in multiple, extremely VEX doesn’t just educate, instilling in them a passion for learning. diverse applications. it empowers Young minds in thousands of middle schools VEX gives students a richer understanding of and high schools around the globe, as well as in STEM subjects an increasing number of university labs, are which are so wholeheartedly embracing the challenge to think crucial in today’s strategically, critically, and creatively. Students world and inevitably develop invaluable team building and workplace. leadership skills as well. We hope you welcome VEX Robotics into your school. Please consider the possibilities as you browse through our catalog. We are confident VEX will inspire your students in ways they have never imagined.
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Education Overview
Education Overview
Change the future? Change the world?
Can one class change a student?
(That’s the plan.) Pretty lofty, we know. But also, essential. Because never before in history has there been a greater need for new scientists, engineers and problem solving leaders. There literally are not enough students choosing technology-based paths to meet the global demand. When the robots come alive, so do the students.
The key is to inspire the next generation to pursue and master science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics and then to integrate engaging and relevant STEM lessons and activities into the classroom. VEX Robotics has proven to be a powerful catalyst to do just that. As the most robust system available, and the platform of choice for scores of
schools around the world, VEX is stimulating kids to learn all facets of STEM education in an incredibly exciting, hands-on way. And it’s quite easy for educators to get their hands on VEX too. Not only is VEX one the most affordable systems schools can buy, it’s also a great value, because it’s re-usable year after year after year. It also helps that intelitek, Carnegie Mellon, Autodesk and Project Lead the Way have each developed extensive classroom curriculum based specifically on VEX. The more you research and delve into robotics, the clearer it becomes why so many schools are adopting and implementing VEX. Which is why we believe, yes, one class can indeed change a student, the future, and quite possibly, the world.
“VEX Robotics in the classroom makes math and science prowess more real...more pertinent to students. Student goals are tangible and engaging. They begin to take greater ownership of their futures. VEX has brilliantly engineered not only the robotics, but the human side of robotics education as well.” DON CHAMBERS, Robotics Coordinator, American School in Japan
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Curriculum
Curriculum
We’ve done our homework, so you don’t have to.
Three amazing curricula, awaiting your approval.
VEX is doing everything we can to help teachers seamlessly integrate our robots into their classrooms. We recognize that the more comfortable you are, the more successful you will be.
That’s why we’ve partnered with renown, technical education experts, Autodesk, intelitek, and Carnegie Mellon, to create three excellent STEM-based curricula. Each of which offers unique goals and methods of implementation. We’ve provided a helpful chart on the following page outlining the basic differences between these three outstanding curricula.
Robotics Engineering Curriculum (REC) for VEX intelitek’s Robotics Engineering Curriculum (REC) is a two-year robotics program for applied science, technology, engineering and mathematics. REC maps to national STEM Standards and custom-maps to any local standard. Real-time per-student basis available using the LearnMate Learning Management System.
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VEX Curriculum
The Carnegie Mellon VEX curriculum is broken into six major sections: safety, project management, planning your project, robotic lessons, programming lessons, and engineering activities. The curriculum is designed to support teachers using the VEX starter kit, as well as teachers interested in taking advantage of VEX’s advanced features like: advanced programming, controlling motors using PWMs and relays, pneumatics, homebrew sensors…
The Autodesk VEX Robotics Curriculum is designed to help students master the fundamentals of robotics and the engineering design process while learning to use industry-leading Autodesk Inventor design software and the leading classroom robotics solution: VEX Classroom and Competition Robotics Kits.
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Curriculum
Curriculum Comparison. What are your goals? What are your objectives? What kind of impact do you hope a robotics program will have on your students? A little time with this comparison chart will not only inform you of the differences between these three VEX-based curricula, but will
You know that robotics inspires students to be innovative problem solvers, and learning to use design
also help you to discover what matters to you most.
advantage in the classroom and the competition fields by helping students master the fundamentals
technology helps prepare students for their future. Autodesk’s VEX Robotics Curriculum can be your or robotics and the engineering design process. The project-based curriculum includes instructor resources that support how educators teach, and is included in VEX Classroom and Competition Robotics Kits.
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Curriculum and software for the Cortex Controller!
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Optimized for education Program both the Cortex and PIC controllers using the same software! LCD Virtual Screen Take advantage of the new LCD display on your robot... and on your computer screen.
Debugging... one step at a time Use debugging tools such as “Step”, “Step Into”, and “Step Over” to test every line of your programs.
VEX Cortex Joystick Control Use the on-screen Joystick Control to test your robot & check your robot for competition readiness.
Over 100 Sample Programs Free curriculum posted on the web, over 1,400 active users on the ROBOTC forums, standard “C” programming
Real-Time Monitoring View all of your robots values, including sensors, motors, variables, and timers.
This comprehensive robotics program consists of e-learning curriculum, easyC software and VEX hardware! Designed for two students per robot, REC allows all students to have a complete hands-on experience while building teamwork and communication skills. Each package also includes a set for the instructor and a comprehensive teacher’s guide with tips from engineers, college faculty, fellow teachers, and robotic team mentors.
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Software, Curriculum and Hardware
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Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Curriculum is in over 7,000 schools across the United States
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Introduction to Competitive Robotics is a streamlined curriculum that brings the dynamic educational value of robotic competitions to more VEX teams, as well as high school and middle school classrooms.
Introduction to Competitive Robotics consists of fourteen hands-on activities featuring the VEX Cortex Controller: enhanced by interactive media, videos and simulations. The curriculum can be hosted and delivered via Learnmate.com, intelitek’s e-learning management system, or installed on a local computer or network.
Activities enable teams to quickly understand and apply the concepts many teams struggle with, like encoders, ultrasonic, line followers and PID control.
Through step-by-step activities covering robot assembly and programming, teams learn to build and program a competitive robot for both autonomous and operator control.
To find us type “Robotics Curriculum” into Google - #1 link! VEX SOFTWARE • VEX Curriculum 2.0 • ROBOTC for PIC • ROBOTC for PIC & Cortex • Teaching ROBOTC for VEX VEX HARDWARE • Classroom Bundles • Pneumatics • Sensors • Electronics • Actuators
NEW VEX Cortex Curriculum...! • Takes advantage of Cortex capabilities • Teaches students to optimize code • Includes many robot challenges • Eliminates need for radio crystals • Wireless driving, programming and debugging • The curriculum is backward compatible with the VEX PIC controllers
Train at Carnegie Mellon • VEX Weeklong Summer Training • Online Training During the School Year • Learn how to program robots like a pro! Become part of the CMU family and have access to help at a moments notice. http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu
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