In this unit, participants assemble the ShieldBot robot by integrating its three core subsystems: Mobility, Power, and Control. They follow a structured build process and execute diagnostic programs to validate mechanical and electrical connections, ensuring the robot is ready for software development and autonomous behavior.
Introduction: Open-Loop Navigation
Gather Parts
Robot Configuration: Build ShieldBot
Test Drive Individual Motors
Mini-Challenge: 2-Motor Drive Test
Drive Forward
Mini-Challenge: Drive 100cm
Move Then Turn
Organizing Code with Constants
Pseudocode and Flowcharts
Activity: Pseudocode
Challenge: Making Improvements
Unit Quiz: Open-Loop Navigation