Engineer a Safe Stopping Robot | Technovation Families

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Engineer a Safe Stopping Robot

Engineer a robot that turns itself off when it leaves a safe area.

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Inspiration Video

Suggested Materials

Recommended

2 AAA or AA batteries
1 battery holder
1 DC motor
2 paperclips
2 binder clips
masking tape
1 hot glue stick or gummy
1 cup
2 wires with alligator clips
scissors

Optional

aluminum foil or HVAC foil tape
plastic water bottles or empty plastic containers
electrical tape
pipe cleaners

Testing Station

foam board, poster board or paper
aluminum foil

Difficulty Level

1

2

3

This design challenge may require complex motor skills, understanding of abstract concepts, or unusual materials to build.

This is the difficulty level for a typical 4th grade classroom. Modify as needed for other age groups.

Resources

This design challenge has downloadable resources available.

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