REC Unit 10 combines elements of Units 8 and 9 in the study of industrial robotic arms. Students first learn about the different types and uses of robotic arms and robotic systems in industry. The students then work system by system to create a fully functional three axis robotic arm using Vex mechanical parts and sensors. After learning about the various ways to move a robotic arm, students combine a motor and potentiometer to simulate the operation of a servo. In the final project, students add conveyor belts to their robots and work together to pass an object from one robot to another, mimicking a real manufacturing environment.
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