Overview
The R3 Programmable Robot Set assembly kit is a versatile and educational tool designed to teach students about robotics and control systems. By using this kit, students can learn and practice how to control a mechanical arm grabber through various activities, enhancing their understanding of robotics and control systems.
It is selected as a suitable educational material in primary STEM-Robotics education in Primary School (grades 5-6) by the Hellenic Ministry of Education.
Components & Features of the R3 Programmable Robot
Mechanical Arm
- 4-Degree-of-Motion: The robotic arm provides four degrees of freedom, allowing for precise movement and control. This includes rotation, lifting, bending, and grabbing.
- REV4 Parts and Modules: The kit comes with REV4 components, ensuring a robust and reliable build.
Sensors
- LDR (Light Dependent Resistor): Allows programming responses to light stimuli.
- Sound Sensor: Equipped with a microphone for detecting and reacting to sound stimuli.
Control Mechanisms
- Wired Joystick Control
- Two joysticks are provided to manually control the four servos, adjusting the angle and movement of the arm.
- Includes error detection functionality for precise operations.
- Bluetooth Control
- Allows wireless control via an Android tablet or smartphone.
- Provides flexibility and ease of use for remote operations.
- Software control
- Polytech Teachmode app (R3 simulation)
- Polytech ARD:icon (via serial connection to ARD:icon controller)
Safety
The entire R3 Robotic Set is stored in a durable plastic case along with all its supporting hardware for added safety.
Educational Features
- Arduino Open Architecture Microcontroller
- Based on the popular Arduino platform, allowing for extensive customization and programming.
- Encourages learning about microcontroller programming and electronics.
- Programmable Controller
- Features 7 I/O ports for connecting various sensors and actuators.
- Includes a USB port and cable for easy connection to computers and other devices.
- Sensors
- LDR (Light Dependent Resistor): Allows programming responses to light stimuli.
- Sound Sensor: Equipped with a microphone for detecting and reacting to sound stimuli.
- Compatibility
- Connects via USB to Android tablets (version 9.0 or higher) and Windows 10 OS devices.
- Ensures wide compatibility with modern devices for programming and control.
Educational Activities
The R3 Programmable Robot Set assembly kit is designed to be an educational tool that provides hands-on experience in:
- Robotics and mechanical engineering.
- Microcontroller programming.
- Sensor integration and response programming.
- Remote control mechanisms.
- Error detection and correction.
Included Activities
The R3 Programmable Robot Set includes at least 40 activities.
- Programming arm home position
- Programming forward arm motion
- Programming arm movement to the left
- Programming arm movement to the right
- Programming object collection in front
- Programming object collection to the left
- Programming object collection ahead and return to home position
- Programming object collection left and return to home position
- Programming object collection right and return to home position
- Combination of moves 1
- Combination of moves 2
- Combination of moves 3
- Combination of moves 4
- Magnetic Operation Switch
- Audio Power Switch
- Automatic object selection
- Motion detection and automatic object selection 1 (Motion sensor)
- Motion detection and automatic object selection 3 (Laser-LDR)
- Manual object selection with touch switch
- Manual selection of a different object with a combination of touch and pressure
- Manual selection of a different object with a combination of touch and pressure and sound notification I
- Manual selection of a different object with a combination of touch and pressure and sound notification II
- Manual selection of a different object with a combination of touch and pressure and visual notification ΙΙΙ
- Manual selection of a different object with a combination of touch and pressure and visual notification ΙΙ (2 LEDs)
- Manual selection of a different object with a combination of touch and pressure and visual notification ΙΙI (3 LEDs)
- Magnetic Operation Switch and combination of visual and audible notification 1 (1 LED + Buzzer) I
- Magnetic Operation Switch and combination of visual and audible notification 2 (2 LEDs + Buzzer) I
- Motion detection and automatic engine cooling regulation
- Robot operation and automatic engine cooling adjustment
- Robot function and manual engine cooling adjustment
- Robot function and engine cooling adjustment according to temperature
- Robot function and engine cooling adjustment according to temperature and visual notification
- Robot function and engine cooling adjustment according to temperature and audible notification
- Manual selection of different object using goniometer
- Manual selection of a different object using a protractor and simultaneous visual warning
- Manual selection of a different object using a goniometer and simultaneous visual and audible warning
- Classification of objects based on ambient brightness
- Object classification based on ambient brightness and visual notification
- Classification of objects based on ambient brightness and simultaneous visual and audio notification
- Classification of objects based on length
- Classification of objects based on length and visual notification
- Classification of objects based on length and simultaneous visual and audible notification
- Classification of objects based on height
- Classification of objects based on height and visual notification
- Classification of objects based on height and simultaneous visual and audible notification
- Classification of objects based on ambient brightness
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