Robotics 2001 Camp
Day 1, June 11, 2001
Madisonville

Getting started!  Today we met each other, formed teams, and got to work. Our first challenge was called "Coast for the Most." We had to design and build a LEGO car that would coast as far as possible after going down a long ramp. Later, we added a bridge to the whole thing and had to consider design issues with our vehicles.  We also designed a one wheeled vehicle that carried a passenger.  From this, we learned good building techniques and how to reduce friction in our cars. This will be helpful when we build our robotic vehicles later in the camp.