Today we started to explore our JunkBot Challenge! The basis of the challenge is to make a robot from recycled material that can participate in a capture the flag like competition as well as fight other robots to the death. My group went with a fairly simplistic design with room to expand and redesign along the way. Here is what we came up with so far!
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I was given the opportunity to go and teach the teachers today. This was a unique experience and one that made we quite nervous. It seemed so easy being able to stand up and talk about what I am so passionate about but it became very apparent just how difficult it was going to be. I was able to stand up and explain the idea of passion projects and some of the opportunities that the Academy has presented to me. After I presented I was able to present some robots, sphereos, and ardunio's. This experience was very humbling and I am so excited to do more in the future, We have discussed bringing our ideas to Edmonton next year and I feel as thought that is an amazing teaching moment. I am very excited to see the progression of the Academy and grow with it!
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Hello Everyone! My name is Liam Neufeld and I am also currently enrolled in the Mechatronics academy at WH Croxford. This year I have really had an opportunity to expand my horizons and be involved in something that I am really passionate about but that is not what we are going to be talking about today. Today I would like to introduce a wider idea and leadership opportunity that I believe will spark the new generation of innovation. While fostering the idea of equality and cementing the Mechatronics academy not only as a place to create robots and test code but a place to create bonds and share in the wealth of technology. At croxford and especially in the academy we have amazing opportunities to work with many different aspects of STEM. This capability to create and ideate is fantastic but is it being wasted? This is the introduction to my speech speaking about the importance of expanding the idea of passion projects and creating an environment where we are all able to learn in unique ways! You can listen to the full speech in the Links and articles section of my website. You will also hear from my colleagues about their experiences, they can be found on the Academy page! This project taught us the importance of a community network and how we can impact the minds of others in a positive way. This project has really impacted my learning and turned into something that we can expand on in the future and build into something we can all be proud of. |
AuthorLiam Neufeld currently enrolled in The Mechatronics Academy at W.H. Croxford. Enjoys the electronic side of the Academy hopes to pursue a career in the field. Archives
September 2018
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