Using InfraRed

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Programming Robots!

• Using Infra-Red

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What Robots can do for us!

• Robots can Deliver objects for us
• Robots can also pick up objects
• Robots can sort candy according to colour
• Robots can push things
• Robots can safeguard you valuables
• Robots can even draw for you
• Most importantly, they can play with you!

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The Different Robots!

• The Roverbot is a 4 wheeled vehicle that has a
  light and touch sensor with a double bumper.
• The Acrobot is Robot with massive wheels for
  stunts or jumps that are gigantic or mini.
• The Deliverybot can pick objects up and drop them
  off at a new location!
• The Security Vault safeguards your valuables.
• The Inventorbot simply interacts with you.
• The Artbot can draw with a pen when you make it!
• The Candy Sorter sorts candy according to the
  colour of the sweet.
• Refrigerator Fred responds to light in
  refrigerators.
• The Robotic Arm picks things up for you!

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How to program the RCX!

• The RCX can be programmed by using a laptop or
  computer and a USB tower.
• There is a small infra-red patch on the front of
  the RCX.
• The signal travels from the computer or laptop to
  the USB tower.
• Then the USB tower sends a message to the RCX
  infra-red patch.

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How Robots Can Help!

• Many robots could help the government in the
  future because of their advantage of movement and
  sound!
• The Roverbot can use its double bumper to rake in
  leaves.
• The Robotic Arm can pick up litter from the
  beach.
• Robots arent just for fun, because of what they
  can do for everyone!
• All Robots could pitch in a little bit of help
  and we could help make the world a better place!

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Glossary and Sources

• RCXThe main structure part of the robot!
• Infra-red Beyond or below the red spectrum!
• Interact Move and play with you!
• Sensor Small piece of equipment that responds to
  light touch or even temperature!
• Future In a few years or loads of years!
• Go onto the First Lego League which is
  www.firstlegoleague.org to find out more
  information!