STEM Robotics R3 – Elementary B SET

STEM Robotics R3 – Elementary B SET

The STEM Robotics R3 – Elementary B SET assembly kit is a versatile and educational tool designed to teach students about robotics and control systems. By using this kit, students can learn and practice how to control a mechanical arm grabber through various activities, enhancing their understanding of robotics and control systems.

It is selected as a suitable educational material in primary STEM-Robotics education in Primary School (grades 5-6) by the Hellenic Ministry of Education.

The R3 robot can be combined with the basic SMART:Blox programming STEM sets S1 and S2.

Components & Features of the R3 Programmable Robot

Mechanical Arm

• 4-Degree-of-Motion: The robotic arm provides four degrees of freedom, allowing for precise movement and control. This includes rotation, lifting, bending, and grabbing.
• REV4 Parts and Modules: The kit comes with REV4 components, ensuring a robust and reliable build.

Sensors

• LDR (Light Dependent Resistor): Allows programming responses to light stimuli.
• Sound Sensor: Equipped with a microphone for detecting and reacting to sound stimuli.

Control Mechanisms

• Wired Joystick Control
  • Two joysticks are provided to manually control the four servos, adjusting the angle and movement of the arm.
  • Includes error detection functionality for precise operations.
• Bluetooth Control
  • Allows wireless control via an Android tablet or smartphone.
  • Provides flexibility and ease of use for remote operations.
• Software control
  • Polytech Teachmode app (R3 simulation)
  • Polytech ARD:icon (via serial connection to ARD:icon controller)

Educational Features:

• Arduino Open Architecture Microcontroller
  • Based on the popular Arduino platform, allowing for extensive customization and programming.
  • Encourages learning about microcontroller programming and electronics.
• Programmable Controller
  • Features 7 I/O ports for connecting various sensors and actuators.
  • Includes a USB port and cable for easy connection to computers and other devices.
• Sensors
  • LDR (Light Dependent Resistor): Allows programming responses to light stimuli.
  • Sound Sensor: Equipped with a microphone for detecting and reacting to sound stimuli.
• Compatibility
  • Connects via USB to Android tablets (version 9.0 or higher) and Windows 10 OS devices.
  • Ensures wide compatibility with modern devices for programming and control.