MARS-BOT: ADDING SCIENCE TO ROBOTICS
A simulated space mission could leverage the popularity of sport robotics to teach science.
Written by Forrest M. Mims III
SCIENCE FAIRS THAT INVOLVE ENGINEERING, PHYSICS, ASTRONOMY, AND CHEMISTRY HAVE DECLINED IN RECENT DECADES, while robotics competitions have rapidly grown in popularity. These contests teach students about electronics, mechanical engineering, and teamwork while providing plenty of fun in the process.
After watching a number of robotics competitions, I’m confident they can be expanded to include some science. So here’s my proposal for a new kind of robot competition: Mars-Bot, a simulated space mission.
DESIGNING A MARS-BOT COMPETITION
A suite of sensors and samplers will transform a standard ...
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