Robot Movement with VEX IQ
Introduction: Iris Rover
Robot Configuration: Drivetrain
Lesson: Moving Forward
Mini-Challenge: Sequential Movements
Robot Configuration: Turn to Heading
Lesson: Turn to Heading
Big Idea: Planning and Behaviors
Activity: Program Planning
Mini-Challenge: Turn Around the Craters
Introduction: LoCoBot
Robot Configuration: Arm Control
Lesson: Arm Control
Mini-Challenge: Coffee Delivery
Robot Configuration: Claw Control
Lesson: Claw Control
Challenge: Cleaning the Home
Unit Quiz: Robot Movement
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Challenge Description
Program the robot to navigate around the Moon’s craters using movement and turning commands.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Use "drive for" and "turn to heading" blocks to program the robot to drive to the finish area and avoid the craters.
- Hint: Measure the distance the robot needs to drive toward each crater and when it should turn.
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Virtual Robot Curriculum
The virtual activity above is included as one of 90+ simulated environments in our Coding and Computational Thinking with a Virtual Robot curriculum. Several additional mini-challenges in this curriculum will allow you to practice in the virtual environment first. If you'd like access to the full virtual solution, you can purchase it using the Digital Store button at the top of the page or at the CMU University store.
Complete and upload your program for the Turn Around the Craters Mini-Challenge.
Upload a video of your robot completing the Turn Around the Craters Mini-Challenge.