Final Project

Overview

The final section of this course is a design project. You will work in groups of two to design, build, and program a unique robot. The robot should be able to accomplish some complex task. The robot should be functional and also creative and pleasing to the eye. A brainstorming session will be held in class to help pick appropriate projects.

Rules

Deadlines

  • Project Proposal: Includes a project description, sketches, and description of functional requirements and behaviors for the project. It is due Tuesday, May 31 at the start of class.
  • Build Phase: You will have four class periods to build and program the robot. You should be prepared to work on your project outside of class time as necessary. The instructor will be in the lab on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons for this purpose.
  • Final Report: Each team will submit a final project report. It will be due at the start of the final exam period, which is Friday, June 4 at 9 am. The report should include the following:
  • Oral Presentation: Each team will give a short (10 minute) oral presentation to the class during the finals period for the course. The presentation should include a demonstration of the robot's capabilities.