* Extension Activity: Autonomous Programming (optional)

Instructions (Part I): Click here to access the online coding environment for your robot.  Click the “Tutorials” link at the top. See screenshot below. 

Instructions (Part II): Skim each of the tutorial videos to learn the basics of programming your Clawbot. See screenshot below. 

Instructions (Part III): Autonomous delivery robots are electric-powered motorized vehicles that can transport goods to customers without the need for human intervention. These robots are programmed to transport objects from one location to anotherUsing blue painter’s tape, create a warehouse pickup and delivery location as shown in the picture below. When complete, set your Clawbot up as shown above, and place a plastic baseball in front of it. 

Instructions (Part IV): Recreate and download the code below which directs your Clawbot to grab the “package” (ball from kit), delivers it to the designated location, and returns to the warehouse. Test and modify until your Clawbot performs a successful delivery.