Robotics Technology

History and Impact of Robotics

● I can narrate the impacts of robotics and mechatronics in various industries.

Language Functions & Features: ■ Generalized nouns to introduce a topic and/or entity ■ Opening statements to identify the type of information

■ Verbs to define career pathways or attributes (eg. have, be, belong to, consist of) ■ Expanded noun groups to define key concepts, add details, or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as in saying verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to define and classify entities ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, manner ( descriptions) Differentiation in Action Skill Building Research and Presentation:

● Assign students to research key figures or milestones in robotics history and present their findings to the class. ● Have students create timelines showing the evolution of robotics technology.

Case Studies:

● Analyze real-world examples of robotics implementation in various industries. ● Examine the economic impact of automation in specific companies or sectors.

Hands-on Demonstrations:

● If possible, arrange for demonstrations of different types of robots (AGVs, industrial robots, etc.). ● Use virtual reality or simulation software to explore robotic systems.

Project-Based Learning:

● Have students design a hypothetical robot to solve a current societal issue.