| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 9 and 10. Recommended prerequisite: Principles
of Applied Engineering. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful
completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing
scientific research and professional and technical services, including
laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
(3) In Robotics I, students will transfer academic
skills to component designs in a project-based environment through
implementation of the design process. Students will build prototypes
or use simulation software to test their designs. Additionally, students
will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational
needs in the robotic and automation industry.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge of how to dress appropriately,
speak politely, and conduct oneself in a manner appropriate for the
profession;
(B) demonstrate the ability to cooperate, contribute,
and collaborate as a member of a group in an effort to achieve a positive
collective outcome;
(C) present written and oral communication in a clear,
concise, and effective manner, including explaining and justifying
actions;
(D) demonstrate time-management skills in prioritizing
tasks, following schedules, and performing goal-relevant activities
in a way that produces efficient results; and
(E) demonstrate punctuality, dependability, reliability,
and responsibility in performing assigned tasks as directed.
(2) The student demonstrates the skills necessary for
success in a technical career. The student is expected to:
(A) distinguish the differences among an engineering
technician, engineering technologist, and engineer;
(B) identify employment and career opportunities;
(C) identify industry certifications;
(D) discuss ethical issues related to engineering and
technology and incorporate proper ethics in submitted projects;
(E) identify and demonstrate respect for diversity
in the workplace;
(F) identify appropriate actions and consequences relating
to discrimination, harassment, and inequality;
(G) explore robotic engineering careers and preparation
programs;
(H) explore career preparation learning experiences,
including job shadowing, mentoring, and apprenticeship training; and
(I) discuss Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation and
implications.
(3) The student participates in team projects in various
roles. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the importance of teamwork in the field
of robotics;
(B) apply principles of effective problem solving in
teams to collaboration and conflict resolution; and
(C) demonstrate proper attitudes as a team leader and
team member.
(4) The student develops skills for managing a project.
The student is expected to:
(A) implement project management methodologies, including
initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing
a project;
(B) develop a project schedule and complete work according
to established criteria;
(C) participate in the organization and operation of
a real or simulated engineering project; and
(D) develop a plan for production of an individual
product.
(5) The student practices safe and proper work habits.
The student is expected to:
(A) master relevant safety tests;
(B) comply with safety guidelines as described in various
manuals, instructions, and regulations;
(C) identify governmental and organizational regulations
for health and safety in the workplace related to electronics;
(D) identify and classify hazardous materials and wastes
according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations;
(E) dispose of hazardous materials and wastes appropriately;
(F) perform maintenance on selected tools, equipment,
and machines;
(G) handle and store tools and materials correctly;
and
(H) describe the results of improper maintenance of
material, tools, and equipment.
(6) The student develops the ability to use and maintain
technological products, processes, and systems. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate the use of computers to manipulate
a robotic or automated system and associated subsystems;
(B) maintain systems to ensure safe and proper function
and precision operation;
(C) describe feedback control loops used to provide
information; and
(D) describe types and functions of sensors used in
robotic systems.
(7) The student develops an understanding of engineering
principles and fundamental physics. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge of Newton's Laws as applied
to robotics such as rotational dynamics, torque, weight, friction,
and traction factors required for the operation of robotic systems;
(B) demonstrate knowledge of motors, gears, gear ratios,
and gear trains used in the robotic systems;
(C) describe the application of the six simple machines
to robotics;
(D) describe the operation of direct current (DC) motors,
including control, speed, and torque; and
(E) describe the operation of servo motors, including
control, angle, and torque.
(8) The student develops an understanding of the characteristics
and scope of manipulators, accumulators, and end effectors required
for a robotic or automated system to function. The student is expected
to:
(A) describe the relationship between robotic arm construction
and robot stability;
(B) describe the relationship between torque and gear
ratio to weight of payload in a robotic arm operation; and
(C) demonstrate knowledge of linkages and gearing in
end effectors used in a robotic arm system.
(9) The student uses engineering design methodologies.
The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate an understanding of and discuss the
design process;
(B) think critically, identify the system constraints,
and make fact-based decisions;
(C) apply testing and reiteration strategies to develop
or improve a product;
(D) apply decision-making strategies when developing
solutions;
(E) identify quality-control issues in engineering
design and production;
(F) describe perceptions of the quality of products
and how they affect engineering decisions;
(G) use an engineering notebook to document the project
design process as a legal document; and
(H) interpret industry standard system schematics.
(10) The student learns the function and application
of the tools, equipment, and materials used in robotic and automated
systems through specific project-based assessments. The student is
expected to:
(A) use tools and laboratory equipment in a safe manner
to construct and repair systems;
(B) use precision measuring instruments to analyze
systems and prototypes; and
(C) use multiple software applications to simulate
robot behavior and present concepts.
(11) The student produces a product using the appropriate
tools, materials, and techniques. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and describe the steps needed to produce
a prototype;
(B) identify and use appropriate tools, equipment,
machines, and materials to produce the prototype;
(C) construct a robotic or automated system to perform
specified operations using the design process;
(D) test and evaluate the design in relation to pre-established
requirements such as criteria and constraints;
(E) refine the design of a robotic or automated system
to ensure quality, efficiency, and manufacturability of the final
product; and
(F) present the final product using a variety of media.
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