Robotics for kids: Build and Program Scratch Gorilla Robot

Name: Robotics for kids: Build and Program Scratch Gorilla Robot
Rating: 4.2 (8 reviews)

Use LEGO WeDo 2.0 bricks to build an awesome robot, then code it in Scratch 3 to make it move!

Created byWojtek Syrocki, Dominika Skrzypek

Last updated 3/2021

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What you'll learn

Basics of programming in Scratch
Code blocks controlling WeDo 2.0 electronics
How to build a mobile four-legged robot from bricks
Facts about the life and protection of gorillas

Course content

5 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 28m total length

What will you learn about the gorillas?0:21
Explore gorillas as amazing animals and learn actions to protect them, building a foundation for the Scratch Gorilla Robot project.
Gorillas are amazing and here's the proof!9:45
Quick quiz about Gorillas

What do you need to start building the Gorilla?0:59
Continue the robotic gorilla lesson by following step-by-step instructions to build the robot, learn how it works, and create a program using the Lego education robotics kit.
Build the torso12:07
Prepare your workspace, locate the required parts by counting stars, and assemble the torso by connecting bricks, axles, gears, and a motor, ensuring correct alignment and meshing.
Build the head4:06
Build the gorilla head from bricks and plates, assemble two identical bricks, add small pieces, and position the head so its eyes become a hand and can move freely.
Build the legs10:44
Build the gorilla robot's legs by assembling front and back limbs with slopes and bushings, attaching to the torso and wheel, and securing axles for stability.
Build the banana branch5:52
Build the banana branch and attach it to the gorilla using the smart hub, tilt sensor, and motor, then connect the two elements to get the robot ready for programming.

Closely examine your Gorilla robot0:43
Compare your gorilla robot with the screen model to identify its individual parts and learn which components are programmable.
Where are the electronic elements?1:37
Discover how the gorilla robot uses a motor for movement, a tilt sensor for position changes, and a smart hub to power and connect to your Scratch programming.
How will you control Gorilla's behavior?0:49
Discover how to control the gorilla's behavior by using a shake movement, a chill sensor, and bananas as inputs to trigger events and encourage movement through electronics.
How will the Gorilla move?4:50
See how the gorilla robot moves: a motor drives a 12-tooth gear to a 20-tooth gear, transferring motion to the legs and head for forward walking in Scratch.

What do you need to start coding?1:36
Power the gorilla robot with charged batteries in the smart hub, and program it in scratch prepared for Weeda 2.0 to bring the robotic gorilla to life.
Install Scratch 3.0 for WeDo 2.0 on your device7:28
Learn to prepare Scratch 3.0 for WeDo 2.0 on a MacBook by installing the WeDo 2.0 extension, installing Scratch Link, and connecting the smart hub via Bluetooth.
Program the movement3:40
Program the gorilla to walk forward when the tilt sensor detects movement, set motor direction and 80 percent power for three seconds, and test the robot.
TEST Check the movement code in practice4:01
Connect via Bluetooth, activate the smart hub, and test the Scratch movement code by tilting the sensor under the bananas to drive the gorilla robot for three seconds.
Add sounds15:05
Create a Scratch gorilla routine by adding snoring and munching sounds, with two scripts activated by a broadcast message when bananas are detected, and nap when bananas are not seen.
TEST See how the complete program for Gorilla works like4:06
Discover how the complete gorilla robot program works, with a main script and two auxiliary scripts for walking and banana sounds, and learn how to test and adjust program parameters.

Requirements

1 x LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set (#45300)
Access to Scratch 3.0
Installed Scratch Link app (optional)
No previous programming experience is needed

Description

In this short course, you will discover the basics of coding by creating your own friendly Gorilla robot. Offer it some bananas for a snack and watch it go!

We're all about hands-on learning by having fun. You will start by learning about the relationship between humans and gorillas, then proceed to building and programming this charming robot. By the end of this course, you will have a completely functional robot that you created with your own hands!

Don't worry if you are a complete beginner in the world of robotics. Instructions shown and explained in the videos will guide you every step of the way.

To complete this course, you need LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 (#45300) robotics kit. For programming, you will use Scratch 3.0 programming environment with WeDo 2.0 extension (and Scratch Link app, if you're a PC/laptop user).

This short course won’t make you a software engineer in a day, but it certainly will provide kids with fun, engaging and worthwhile activities that will show them the basics of programming in practice. This course can also give parents and K-12 teachers the practical knowledge they need to help children learn how to code. Finally, this course is great for anyone who want to see the coding possibilities of Scratch 3.0 when used with LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a basic understanding of Scratch 3.0 and how it's used to program electronic elements of WeDo 2.0.

Who this course is for:

Parents or teachers who want to provide their kids with the best extra-curricular activities
Kids who want to build and code robots
Scratch beginners who don't know where to start

Robotics for kids: Build and Program Scratch Gorilla Robot

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Consider. Discover fascinating facts about gorillas!2 lectures • 10min

Create. Follow instructions to assemble robot from WeDo 2.0.5 lectures • 34min

Check. Peek inside the robot to realize how it should work.4 lectures • 8min

Code. Follow instructions to code the robot in Scratch 3.06 lectures • 36min

Celebrate! Play and experiment with your new robot.1 lecture • 1min

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