Exploring Robotics with Electronics: PresentationsWorksheet

02: Simulation in Technology

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By the time students complete this section they will be able to:

  • Know the definition of simulation
  • Understand who uses simulation in business and the reasons why it is used
  • Understand typical technology required to run a simulation
  • Understand the role CAD plays in simulation
  • Be able to identify the dimensions used in 3D CAD
  • Be able to identify some of the most popular robotic simulators
  • Know some tools used to create 3D models and inputting measurements
  • Understand the benefits of using 3D CAD with simulation
  • Be able to identify some of the most popular 3D modeling software tools

Points:(Your instructor will fill this in after reviewing the worksheet.)

Earned ____ out of ___ total points

Discussion Questions: Fill in the answers after each question.

  1. Which of the simulators in the presentation did you like the best and why? Which one would you like totry?
  1. What is simulation? How would you define it?
  1. Name some of the applications of simulation – the types of simulators.
  1. Who uses simulators?
  1. Why would you use a simulated robot instead of a real one?
  1. What is 3D CAD and why would you use it? Name some 3D CAD software tools.
  1. Name the 3 axis used in 3D CAD.
  1. What does a 3D laser scanner do? Why are they used?
  1. Do you know these terms: mass, gravity, velocity, inertia, buoyancy, and friction? They are termsused in physics and science. Look up their definitions and write them down.
  2. Mass
  3. Gravity
  4. Velocity
  5. Inertia
  6. Buoyancy
  7. Friction

Enrichment Activities – Follow instructions provided by your instructor. Your instructor may assign one or more of these to be completed.

1.Choose one of the simulators discussed in the presentation and discover more about it.

  1. Potential questions to answer:
  2. Who makes it? How much does it cost?
  3. Who uses it and why?
  4. What are the features and functions?
  5. What else do you want to know? Add your own questions.
  6. Write a report or create a presentation about your findings. (See tips for writing reports)
  7. Include media components such as photos, sketches, diagrams, etc.
  8. Include all your sources of information.
  9. Summarize your findings.
  10. Optionally - share your report with the class.

2.Discover more about CNC and milling machines.

  1. Potential questions to answer:
  2. What are they used for?
  3. What kinds of parts are made with them?
  4. Who uses them – what types of companies purchase them?
  5. What kind of training is required to program and operate them?
  6. What else do you want to know? Add your own questions.
  7. If you can find a company or school in your area where they are used try to go visit to see one in operation. If not, find videos online of them in operation.
  8. Write a report or create a presentation about your findings. (See tips for writing reports)
  9. Include media components such as photos, sketches, diagrams, etc.
  10. Include all your sources of information.
  11. Summarize your findings.
  12. Optionally - share your report with the class.

3.Explore more about 3D scanners and 3D printers.

  1. Potential questions to answer:
  2. Who makes them, what are some of the models and how much do they cost?
  3. Who uses them and why?
  4. What type of training is required to program and operate them?
  5. What else do you want to know? Add your own questions.
  6. If you can find a company or school in your area where they are used try to go visit to see one in operation. If not, find videos online of them in operation.
  7. Write a report or create a presentation about your findings. (See tips for writing reports)
  8. Include media components such as photos, sketches, diagrams, etc.
  9. Include all your sources of information.
  10. Summarize your findings.
  11. Optionally - share your report with the class.

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