Oregon Robotics Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Tournament and Outreach ProgramProgram

I. Introductory I. Introductory WorkshopWorkshop

20052005

Opening doors to the worlds of Opening doors to the worlds of science and technology for science and technology for

Oregon’s youthOregon’s youth

Instructor ContactsInstructor Contacts

Ken ConeKen Coneken_cone@ous.eduken_cone@ous.edu503-725-2918503-725-2918

Roger SwansonRoger Swansonswanson@hevanet.swanson@hevanet.comcom503-297-1824503-297-1824

Jim RyanJim Ryanjames.r.ryan@intel.james.r.ryan@intel.comcom971-215-6087971-215-6087

Scott StankoScott Stankoscott.stanko@intel.cscott.stanko@intel.comom(971) 215-9677(971) 215-9677

Today’s GoalToday’s Goal Provide an understanding of the Provide an understanding of the

ORTOP and FLL programsORTOP and FLL programs Show the value these programs Show the value these programs

bring to our youthbring to our youth Demonstrate the fun and Demonstrate the fun and

excitement the programs generateexcitement the programs generate Explain the opportunities for your Explain the opportunities for your

involvementinvolvement

AgendaAgenda

IntroductionsIntroductions Our motivationsOur motivations The ORTOP and FLL ProgramsThe ORTOP and FLL Programs A live Lego Robotics Demo A live Lego Robotics Demo Build a Lego robot and try it outBuild a Lego robot and try it out Simple programming of your robotSimple programming of your robot

The ProblemThe Problem The local economy has created a The local economy has created a

large number of technology jobslarge number of technology jobs Number of our young people Number of our young people

interested in technology growing interested in technology growing too slowly especially among our too slowly especially among our young women and minority groupsyoung women and minority groups

The Root CausesThe Root Causes Technology perceived as hard -- only for Technology perceived as hard -- only for

“geniuses”“geniuses” Media portrays Technologists as “nerds”Media portrays Technologists as “nerds”

• Poor communication skillsPoor communication skills• Overly serious/isolatedOverly serious/isolated

Young people know very little about Young people know very little about technical careerstechnical careers• Few/No engineering courses in K-12Few/No engineering courses in K-12• Few/No role models availableFew/No role models available

The reality is hard for them to visualizeThe reality is hard for them to visualize

The RealityThe Reality We are regular people with a variety of We are regular people with a variety of

personal characteristicspersonal characteristics Teamwork rather than isolation is Teamwork rather than isolation is

mandatory for successmandatory for success We work on important, real-world problems We work on important, real-world problems

to produce:to produce:• Consumer products Consumer products • Medical solutionsMedical solutions• Buildings & bridgesBuildings & bridges• Ocean ecology is the theme for 2005Ocean ecology is the theme for 2005

Great potential for salaries/benefitsGreat potential for salaries/benefits

The Opportunity -- FLLThe Opportunity -- FLL Program from FIRST (For Inspiration and Program from FIRST (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology)Recognition of Science and Technology)• FLL (FIRST Lego League) targets 9-14 year FLL (FIRST Lego League) targets 9-14 year

oldsolds• Uses relatively inexpensive Lego robotics kitsUses relatively inexpensive Lego robotics kits• Defines a mini engineering project based on Defines a mini engineering project based on

real-world problemsreal-world problems• Features hands-on experience and multi-Features hands-on experience and multi-

disciplinary teamworkdisciplinary teamwork Show these youth engineering can be funShow these youth engineering can be fun

FIRST PhilosophyFIRST Philosophy”[We] share the philosophy that children learn best by doing hands-on, minds-on activities which challenge their intellect and creativity. The FLL program accomplishes this task in a healthy environment and shows kids that they can succeed where they may have never thought they could." Dean Kamen, FIRST Founder

ORTOP (Oregon Robotics ORTOP (Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Tournament and Outreach Program)Program)

Runs the FLL program in Oregon Runs the FLL program in Oregon and the surrounding countiesand the surrounding counties

Connected to the Chancellor’s Office Connected to the Chancellor’s Office of the Oregon University Systemof the Oregon University System

Heavily volunteer basedHeavily volunteer based

Opening doors to the worlds of Opening doors to the worlds of science and technology for science and technology for

Oregon’s youthOregon’s youth

Additional ORTOP FocusAdditional ORTOP Focus Reach out to girls and minoritiesReach out to girls and minorities

• Look for partners that can help: Girl Look for partners that can help: Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, 4H, etc.Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, 4H, etc.

• Special outreach to schools and Special outreach to schools and community organizations with the community organizations with the demographics that fit our focusdemographics that fit our focus

Every team that registers gets to Every team that registers gets to participate participate

Success for a team is participationSuccess for a team is participation

What Is an FLL What Is an FLL Team?Team? 4-10 youngsters each4-10 youngsters each Ages 9-14Ages 9-14 Led by coach and mentorLed by coach and mentor

• Coach – adult with overall responsibility for the Coach – adult with overall responsibility for the teamteam

• Mentor – technical expertiseMentor – technical expertise Sources of teamsSources of teams

• SchoolsSchools• Community groupsCommunity groups• NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods

The FLL Team ExperienceThe FLL Team Experience Miniature engineering project team stressingMiniature engineering project team stressing

• CreativityCreativity• TeamworkTeamwork• Engineering principles: requirements, alternatives, Engineering principles: requirements, alternatives,

rapid prototyping, testing, …rapid prototyping, testing, … Hands-on problem solvingHands-on problem solving Conducted in the context of a real-world Conducted in the context of a real-world

situationsituation Illustrates multiple roles: Designers, Builders, Illustrates multiple roles: Designers, Builders,

Programmers, Sales and MarketingProgrammers, Sales and Marketing Insights into possible careersInsights into possible careers

FLL Team CostsFLL Team Costs Start-up CostsStart-up Costs

• Robotics Kit: $260Robotics Kit: $260• Materials for table: $50-$100Materials for table: $50-$100• Team Challenge Activity Pack: $30Team Challenge Activity Pack: $30

Yearly CostsYearly Costs• National Registration Fee: $150National Registration Fee: $150• State Registration Fee: $35State Registration Fee: $35• Field Setup Kit: $50Field Setup Kit: $50• Misc. including batteries, shipping: $50-$100Misc. including batteries, shipping: $50-$100

First-year total: $625-$725First-year total: $625-$725 Subsequent years total: $285-$335Subsequent years total: $285-$335

The Team TimelineThe Team Timeline Teams form in April – SeptemberTeams form in April – September Registration with FLL is May – SeptemberRegistration with FLL is May – September ORTOP workshops May – SeptemberORTOP workshops May – September The Challenge is released in mid-Sept.The Challenge is released in mid-Sept. Teams develop their solutions for ~3 mo.Teams develop their solutions for ~3 mo.

• The real learning in the programThe real learning in the program• Robot design, programming, and presentationRobot design, programming, and presentation

Culminating event is the TournamentCulminating event is the Tournament• Local tournaments in early DecemberLocal tournaments in early December• State tournament in JanuaryState tournament in January

Tournament Tournament StructureStructure Less focus on competition and more on Less focus on competition and more on

showcasing the team’s learning and resultsshowcasing the team’s learning and results Local TournamentsLocal Tournaments

• Around 20 teams eachAround 20 teams each• Organized by local tournament teams with Organized by local tournament teams with

support from ORTOPsupport from ORTOP• 14 in 2005: Vancouver, Bend, Roseburg, 14 in 2005: Vancouver, Bend, Roseburg,

LaGrande, Corvallis, and 9 around PortlandLaGrande, Corvallis, and 9 around Portland State TournamentState Tournament

• 80 teams at Liberty High School in Hillsboro80 teams at Liberty High School in Hillsboro• Best teams from the Local TournamentsBest teams from the Local Tournaments

Showing WhatShowing WhatThey’ve LearnedThey’ve Learned At least two opportunities to demonstrate At least two opportunities to demonstrate

robot on the Challenge playing fieldrobot on the Challenge playing field Interaction with Technical Judging PanelInteraction with Technical Judging Panel Presentation to Presentation Judging PanelPresentation to Presentation Judging Panel

• General presentation area specified by FLL to General presentation area specified by FLL to enhance learning about the year’s themeenhance learning about the year’s theme

• Requires research by the teamRequires research by the team• Develops presentation skills (the opportunity for Develops presentation skills (the opportunity for

the developing sales and marketing youngsters)the developing sales and marketing youngsters)

TournameTournament nt AwardsAwards Director’s AwardDirector’s Award Robot DesignRobot Design

• Innovative DesignInnovative Design• Robust DesignRobust Design• Innovative ProgrammingInnovative Programming• Programming DesignProgramming Design

Robot PerformanceRobot Performance Research AssignmentResearch Assignment

• Research QualityResearch Quality• Innovative SolutionInnovative Solution• Creative PresentationCreative Presentation

TeamworkTeamwork Young TeamYoung Team Rookie TeamRookie Team Medallions Medallions

for all teamsfor all teams

ORTOP GrowthORTOP Growth

20012001 20022002 20032003 20042004TeamsTeams 6565 144144 222222 261261Team Team MemberMemberss

484484 10561056 15921592 18261826

LocalsLocals 00 22RegionaRegionalsls

1010 1414

Teams Teams at Stateat State

6565 7878 7878 7777

ORTOP Minority ReportORTOP Minority Report

20012001 20022002 20032003 20042004GirlsGirls 102102 313313 493493 548548African African AmericaAmericansns

1616 4242 6666 5555

LatinosLatinos 2020 5454 108108 132132Native Native AmericaAmericansns

11 3131 4848 3232

Our 2004 SponsorsOur 2004 Sponsors

Presenting SponsorPresenting Sponsor – Intel – IntelGold SponsorGold Sponsor – SAO (Software – SAO (Software

Association of Oregon)Association of Oregon)Silver Sponsor Silver Sponsor – Mentor Graphics– Mentor GraphicsBronze SponsorsBronze Sponsors

• The Catlin Gabel SchoolThe Catlin Gabel School• RadisysRadisys

2005 2005 CommunityCommunityPartnersPartners

Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Girl Scouts, Columbia River CouncilGirl Scouts, Columbia River Council OMSI -- Oregon Museum of Science & OMSI -- Oregon Museum of Science &

IndustryIndustry Oregon University SystemOregon University System PARTS – Portland Area Robotics SocietyPARTS – Portland Area Robotics Society Oregon and Washington 4-HOregon and Washington 4-H

Plans for 2005Plans for 2005 Theme: Ocean Odyssey Challenge Theme: Ocean Odyssey Challenge ~300 teams with more than 2000 youngsters~300 teams with more than 2000 youngsters 15 OR 16 Local Tournaments averaging 20 15 OR 16 Local Tournaments averaging 20

teamsteams• Add one more in PortlandAdd one more in Portland• Target Klamath Falls and OITTarget Klamath Falls and OIT

State Finals Tournament of 80 teamsState Finals Tournament of 80 teams Continued focus on outreach to girls and Continued focus on outreach to girls and

minoritiesminorities More sponsorsMore sponsors

Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities CoachesCoaches Mentors Mentors ORTOP Planning ORTOP Planning

CommitteeCommittee Local Tournament Local Tournament

PlanningPlanning Tournament Tournament

StaffingStaffing Financial SupportFinancial Support

Next StepsNext Steps Fill out our Volunteer Information Fill out our Volunteer Information

FormForm Sign-up for another workshopSign-up for another workshop

• II. Coaching/Mentoring Techniques II. Coaching/Mentoring Techniques WorkshopWorkshop

• III. Robotics Techniques WorkshopIII. Robotics Techniques Workshop• ortopreg@ortop.orgortopreg@ortop.org

Contact UsContact UsWeb site: Web site: http://www.ortop.orghttp://www.ortop.orgEmail: Email: questions@ortop.orgquestions@ortop.orgPhone: Phone: 503-725-2915503-725-2915

Before We StartBefore We Start The RCXThe RCX

• Outputs(A,B,C)Outputs(A,B,C)• Inputs (1,2,3)Inputs (1,2,3)• Buttons (On, Buttons (On,

Program, Run) Program, Run)• Infrared portInfrared port

MotorsMotors SensorsSensors

• Touch sensorTouch sensor• Light sensorLight sensor

Enable the default programsEnable the default programs

• Rotation Rotation SensorSensor

Build the RoverbotBuild the Roverbot Follow pages 12-17 in the Follow pages 12-17 in the

ConstructopediaConstructopedia Run Program 1 and see the Roverbot in Run Program 1 and see the Roverbot in

action (RCX Basics, Program 1)action (RCX Basics, Program 1) Add two touch sensors to Inputs 1 and 3 Add two touch sensors to Inputs 1 and 3

and drive your Roverbot with Program 2 and drive your Roverbot with Program 2 (RCX Basics, Program 2)(RCX Basics, Program 2)

Add the light sensor on pages 34 and 35 Add the light sensor on pages 34 and 35 and connect to Input 2 and connect to Input 2

Use Program 3 to experiment with the Use Program 3 to experiment with the light sensor (RCX Basics, Program 3)light sensor (RCX Basics, Program 3)

ProgrammingProgramming with Robolab with Robolab Load the firmwareLoad the firmware

into the RCX into the RCX Pilot 1 – very limitedPilot 1 – very limited Pilot 2 – drive forward for 4 secondsPilot 2 – drive forward for 4 seconds Pilot 3 Pilot 3

• Go in a circle until touch sensor is Go in a circle until touch sensor is touchedtouched

• Go forward and stop on black lineGo forward and stop on black line Pilot 4 – Drive in a squarePilot 4 – Drive in a square