IoT & Hardware
Reader small image

You're reading from  Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor

Product typeBook
Published inMay 2021
PublisherPackt
ISBN-139781800568402
Edition1st Edition
Tools
Lego Mindstorms
Concepts
Robotics
Right arrow
Author (1)
Aaron Maurer
Aaron Maurer
author image
Aaron Maurer

Aaron Maurer, also known as “Coffeechug” is the STEM lead for 21 school districts in Iowa helping to expand STEM, Computer Science, Makerspace, and Purposeful Play into classrooms K-12. Aaron is also a former FIRST LEGO League coach for 8 years with much success working with phenomenal kids. He has a Master Educator License with endorsements in 5-12 Psychology – 163; 5-12 World History – 166; 5-12 American History – 158; 5-12 Computer Science – 278; PK-12 Talented and Gifted – 107; 5-8 Middle School Generalist – 182; and K-8 Computer Science – 277. Currently, Aaron is a member of ISTE Making It Happen Award; Lego Education Ambassador and Master Educator; PBS Digital Innovator and All-Star; PITSCO Tag Committee; Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert; Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow; Global Learning Mentor (formerly Skype Master Teacher); Minecraft Global Mentor; and Makey Makey Ambassador. Finally, Aaron was a finalist for the Iowa Teacher of the Year in 2014.
Read more about Aaron Maurer

Right arrow

Building the robot

Before we get into building this robot, let's explore the strategy we'll be using. There are a lot of strategies in the world of sumobot competitions, but for the sake of this chapter, you will stick with probably the most tried and tested methods to guarantee sumobot success. The design of this particular sumobot is based on the following strategies:

  • The robot should be low to the ground with as little clearance space as possible from the ground to prevent it from being flipped over.
  • The robot should be low in terms of height to keep its weight distribution and center of gravity low to the ground.
  • Gears should be used to create more torque and power for the robot to push and keep it from being pushed around.

Keeping these three features in mind will help you understand why the robot is designed the way it is. Additionally, the robot has been designed in a way that it allows plenty of customization to be made to it, without us losing...

lock icon
The rest of the page is locked
Previous Page
Chapter 7 of 12, Page 3
Next Page
You have been reading a chapter from
Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor
Published in: May 2021Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781800568402
© 2021 Packt Publishing Limited All Rights Reserved

Author (1)

author image
Aaron Maurer

Aaron Maurer, also known as “Coffeechug” is the STEM lead for 21 school districts in Iowa helping to expand STEM, Computer Science, Makerspace, and Purposeful Play into classrooms K-12. Aaron is also a former FIRST LEGO League coach for 8 years with much success working with phenomenal kids. He has a Master Educator License with endorsements in 5-12 Psychology – 163; 5-12 World History – 166; 5-12 American History – 158; 5-12 Computer Science – 278; PK-12 Talented and Gifted – 107; 5-8 Middle School Generalist – 182; and K-8 Computer Science – 277. Currently, Aaron is a member of ISTE Making It Happen Award; Lego Education Ambassador and Master Educator; PBS Digital Innovator and All-Star; PITSCO Tag Committee; Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert; Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow; Global Learning Mentor (formerly Skype Master Teacher); Minecraft Global Mentor; and Makey Makey Ambassador. Finally, Aaron was a finalist for the Iowa Teacher of the Year in 2014.
Read more about Aaron Maurer

Personalised recommendations for you

Based on your interests and search pattern

Architectural Patterns and Techniques for Developing IoT Solutions

Architectural Patterns and Techniques for Developing IoT Solutions

This book covers all the patterns and considerations that give you both the power and flexibility to build scalable, secure, and performant IoT solutions by combining various patterns in interesting ways. It also lists the benefits of combining IoT with technologies like blockchain, 3D-printing, 5G, Generative AI, quantum computing, and LLMs.

BookSep 2023304 pages
Arduino Data Communications

Arduino Data Communications

Arduino Data Communication focuses on IoT’s Internet aspect, guiding you in setting up your own infrastructure for storing and managing the data collected from sensors. This book goes beyond microcontroller basics, equipping you with the knowledge essential for building real-world projects.

BookNov 2023286 pages5
Arduino IoT Cloud for Developers

Arduino IoT Cloud for Developers

From fundamental principles to advanced techniques, this comprehensive book equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to design and deploy IoT applications seamlessly. Explore cloud integration, best practices, and real-world projects to harness the full potential of IoT application development with the Arduino IoT Cloud.

BookNov 2023402 pages
The Azure IoT Handbook

The Azure IoT Handbook

Building IoT Systems with Azure IoT is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to the Internet of Things and looking to get up to speed in no time. This book will teach you how to create and develop IoT solutions with intelligent edge-to-cloud technologies in the Azure cloud.

BookDec 2023248 pages