Design Technology and Engineering (Robotics)
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What will be in the course?

Robotic engineering is the one of the fastest growing industries in the modern world, with everything from self-driven cars to assistive technologies used in everyday life. This subject will prepare students to be active participants in this environment. Students will use design-cycle thinking to plan, build and evaluate different robotic tools required to overcome various challenges. This hands-on course will allow students to draw on their strengths, utilising the programming language in which they are most proficient, e.g. advanced Python or simple block coding. They will also develop their skills in CAD and 3D printing to fabricate parts for their machines. During the course, students will be introduced to key research and development concepts as well the ethical, legal, economic and sustainability issues related to robotic engineering. Industry partnerships will also play a prominent role in this course with a focus on real-world industry processes and workflow practices. Students will work collaboratively on engineering tasks but will take individual responsibility for specific aspects of the design and build process.

In Semester 1, students will develop techniques for 3D drawing, 3D printing and soldering to build a robot. They will use their final design to participate in the ARC robotics competition. There will also be a connection to the robotics industry with a research and collaborative task.

In Semester 2, students will develop techniques in coding and mechanical engineering to construct one aspect of the group’s robot. Once completed, this robot will be used to enter the VEX Robotics Competition. This competition requires the robot to overcome obstacles and manipulate tools and objects. There will also be a connection to the robotics industry with a research and collaborative task.

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How will I be assessed?