want to build your own
"insect - antweight class" robot
After School?
I highly recommend 1lb antweight "Viper" kits from Fingertech robotics!
These kits are an excellent way to get hands-on minds-on learning, and the kits have many options for creative modifications.
If you want to purchase a complete kit with radio and charger the current cost is $ 238.00USD plus shipping. Fingertech Viper Kits!
BotKits is another great competitive kit to help you get started in the sport.
For Sumo Competitions you might do well with a kit like this, Black Magic Mini Sumo Robot Kit (Full Kit - Not Assembled)
If you purchase any combat or Sumo robot kit and want to bring it to the lab, I can teach you how to build it, and offer tips for competing, and you can use it in the lab to practice.
Our practice table is a 7'x4' "sportsman arena" for 1 pound robots
NOTE: We currently cannot use any spinning weapons --only wedges and lifters.
So, if you purchase any spinner type add-ons we won't be able to test it without a polycarbonate safety enclosure, which we do not YET have in the lab.
I can help you build them, but we won't be able to test those...YET.
STEAM Lab Polycarb Test Box build is imminent!
These kits are an excellent way to get hands-on minds-on learning, and the kits have many options for creative modifications.
If you want to purchase a complete kit with radio and charger the current cost is $ 238.00USD plus shipping. Fingertech Viper Kits!
BotKits is another great competitive kit to help you get started in the sport.
For Sumo Competitions you might do well with a kit like this, Black Magic Mini Sumo Robot Kit (Full Kit - Not Assembled)
If you purchase any combat or Sumo robot kit and want to bring it to the lab, I can teach you how to build it, and offer tips for competing, and you can use it in the lab to practice.
Our practice table is a 7'x4' "sportsman arena" for 1 pound robots
NOTE: We currently cannot use any spinning weapons --only wedges and lifters.
So, if you purchase any spinner type add-ons we won't be able to test it without a polycarbonate safety enclosure, which we do not YET have in the lab.
I can help you build them, but we won't be able to test those...YET.
STEAM Lab Polycarb Test Box build is imminent!
The STEAM Lab will be hosting the
Dash and Dot Robot Fashion show
again this year:
Our first robot fashion show was in the 2016-2017 school year.
This year, it's BACK, and students will create and present a new fashion show for our robots.
Each team will choose a theme, design a costume, cut the fabric, then dress and test their designs.
Students will be using computer code to program their robots to roll down the runway, turn around, and roll back down-- all while wearing their designs.
Student teams pick their themes and music, and use code to program the lights, sounds, and code a fabulous runway walk.
In addition, teams of students will narrate the shows and critique the designs.
Some students will also be writing and creating commercials for their theme.
I can't wait to see what our BST Eagles dream up this year!
Robot Fashion shows will be held this December, the week before winter break, in the STEAM Lab!
Get ready to WORK it! --It's going to be FABULOUS!
This year, it's BACK, and students will create and present a new fashion show for our robots.
Each team will choose a theme, design a costume, cut the fabric, then dress and test their designs.
Students will be using computer code to program their robots to roll down the runway, turn around, and roll back down-- all while wearing their designs.
Student teams pick their themes and music, and use code to program the lights, sounds, and code a fabulous runway walk.
In addition, teams of students will narrate the shows and critique the designs.
Some students will also be writing and creating commercials for their theme.
I can't wait to see what our BST Eagles dream up this year!
Robot Fashion shows will be held this December, the week before winter break, in the STEAM Lab!
Get ready to WORK it! --It's going to be FABULOUS!
The S.T.E.A.M. Lab is gearing up for Deep Space!
S.T.E.A.m. Lab Rubrics:
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