STEM ROBOTICS (DEPARTMENT H)
Each 4-H/FFA exhibitor may enter up to 3 different items in each class.
See page 59 for STEM Department Rules.
ROBOTICS - DIVISION 861
Class:
1. *ROBOTICS POSTER - Create a poster (28 inches x 22 inches) communicating a robotics theme such as “Robot or Not”, “Pseudocode”, “Real World Robots”, “Careers in Robots”, “Autonomous Robotics”, “Precision Agriculture” or a robotic topic of interest to the 4-H member.
2. *ROBOTICS NOTEBOOK – Explore a robotics topic in-depth and present your findings in a notebook. Documentation should include any designs, research, notes, pseudocode, data tables or other evidence of the 4-H members learning experience. The 8.5 inch x 11 inch notebook should contain at least three pages. Topics could include a programming challenge, a programming skill, calibration, sensor exploration, or any of the topics suggested in Class 1.
4. *ROBOTICS/CAREERS INTERVIEW - Interview someone who is working in the field of robotics and research the career in robotics. Interviews can either be written or in a multimedia format such as a short video uploaded to a cloud sharing service. Include a QR code with your project to allow for judging access. Written interviews should be in a 8.5 inch x 11 inch notebook. Written reports should be three to five pages, double spaced, 12-point font and 1" margins. Multimedia reports should be between three to five minutes in length.
5. *ROBOTICS SENSOR NOTEBOOK - Write pseudo code which includes at least three sensor activity. Include the code written and explain the code function. Codes can be submitted as a multimedia format uploaded to a cloud sharing service. Include a QR code with your project to allow judging access. Multimedia presentations should be three to five minutes in length.
7. *KIT LABELED ROBOT (cannot be free programmed) and Notebook – This class is intended for explorations of robotic components such as arms or vehicles OR educational kits marketed as robots that do not have the ability to be programmed to “sense, plan and act.” The exhibit should include a notebook with the robot the youth has constructed. Included in the notebook should be (1) a description of what the robot does, (2) pictures of programs the robot can perform, (3) why they chose to build this particular form, and (4) how the problem solved any issues they might have had during building and programming. A picture story of assembly is recommended. If robot is more than 15 inches wide and 20 inches tall they may not be displayed in locked cases.
8. *3D PRINTED ROBOTICS PARTS – This class is intended for 4-H members to create parts through 3D printing that help create their robot or aid the robot in completing a coded function. Project should include a notebook describing the process used to create the project, describe the success of your designed piece (did it work), intended use of the product and the modifications made to the item.
4-H ROBOTICS SHOWCASE – DEPARTMENT F DIVISION 500
is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) talents by presenting their robot design and programming skills to judges and members of the public. All 4-H members participating in the contest will have the ability to interact with the judges and run the programs on the robot exhibit.
4-H members may enter as an individual or as a team. A team consists of two - four individuals.
Classes
37 *ROBOTICS VIDEO - This class should be displayed in a notebook. The notebook should include a video clip on a CD/DVD that demonstrates the robot performing the programmed function. Include your pseudo code and screenshots of the actual code with a written description of the icon/command functions. Entries should be submitted to https://go.unl.edu/2024nesfset by August 10th, or videos can be uploaded to a video streaming application and exhibitors MUST provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions.
38 *BUILD A ROBOT (may use kit) - Include a robot and notebook including the pseudocodes for at least one program you have written for the robot, the robots purpose, and any challenges or changes you would make in the robot design or programming. Junk Drawer Robotics do not qualify.