Today, the campers were introduced to the engineering and programming of touch and light sensors. The touch sensors allowed campers to bump their robots into objects to trigger steps in their robot programs.   Bump-N-Go, Bump-N-Steer, Touch Sensor Trolley Car and the Big "O" were the challenging events campers used their construction and programming skills to complete today. The Bump-N-Go design challenge gave the campers the chance to construct a vehicle from a construction card that will strike a barrier, trigger the touch sensor, reverse direction and stop in a box. Touch Sensor Trolley Car required one motor and a gear assembly to maneuver a trolley across a string, strike a barrier using a touch sensor which triggered the return trip to its original point.  Campers were also introduced to the use of light sensors after their break. The "Follow the Line" challenge used a light sensor attached to a robotic vehicle that searched for an dark line and follow it to its completion.

Teams learned a variety of skills all in preparation for the Robot Derby events to be held on Day Five. Parents, grandparents, family, and friends, you are all welcome to join the Derby Day events after our morning break at 10:30 so your camper can demonstrate some of his or her projects. Bring your cameras and be ready to experience MSU Robotics Camp 2004 at its finest!

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