Computer Science Symposia

Computer Science & Information Technology Symposium 2002

Session Presentations

Hands-On Robotics
by S. Rhodes

This session will be an introduction to LEGO Mindstorms for Schools. This software is based on icons and incorporates a step-by-step progression from beginner to advanced level. Students can build real life robotic models and control their behavior with the RCX Programmable LEGO brick and control robot behavior by simple programming and communication through and Infrared device. Participants will get a chance to work with the materials in this hands-on session.

• Presentation (PDF, 435 KB, PDF Instructions)
• Handout: Getting Started in Inventor (PDF, 10 KB, PDF Instructions)
• Handout: Dave Baum's Definitive Guide to LEGO Mindstorms (PDF, 201 KB, PDF Instructions)
• Handout: Creative Projects with LEGO Mindstorms (PDF, 198 KB, PDF Instructions)
• Handout: Extreme Mindstorms: Advanced Guide to LEGO Mindstorms (PDF, 216 KB, PDF Instructions)
• Handout: No Starch Robotics (PDF, 188 KB, PDF Instructions)

For more information, please contact Linda Keller, Project Manager, ISTE at: lkeller@iste.org.