Rubik Robot atKároly Róbert College

Laszlo F MUCSICS – Robert PÁNTYA

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Teaching Method

• Field of informatics and mathematics– Basic level of programming (C/C++, C#)

• Aim of teaching activity– Providing the modern knowledge

+ – Developing problem solving skill– Involving students (learning by doing,

constructivism)

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Possible solution

• Beyond the compulsory curriculum +

• Financial benefit of the college

• Program: Making Informatics Popular

• Main task:

building LEGO Mindstorms robots

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• NXT• 32 bit micro processor• 4 input port• 3 output port• Matrix display• USB and Bluetooth• Speaker

• Servo Motors

• Sensors• Touch sensor (2 db)• Colour sensor• Ultrasonic sensor

LEGO Mindstorms

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Colour-sorter

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Alpha Rex

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SUMO Robots

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Results

• Our students:motivation, creativity, team-building

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International Educational Fair

Researchers’ night (annual event)

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Rubik’s cube solver (by David Gilday at mindcuber.com)

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Rubik’s cube solver

How does it operate?

1. Launching.

2. Scanning.

3. Controlling.

4. Solving.

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Rubik’s cube solved by Lego

/videofile is made by R. Pántya/

Thank you for your attention!

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