Today, the campers continued to work on the engineering and programming of touch sensors. Campers constructed mechanisms from instructions including the "Merry-Go-Round of Doom" which raised, lowered and spun its riders.  They also created a "Ramming Bumper Car" that would strike a barrier, trigger the touch sensor, reverse direction and travel until it triggered another touch sensor. Campers also created a steering column that, when attached to a motorized vehicle, would steer through a complicated course of turns and curves. The "Ghost Ride" was developed using a system of gears and pulleys with a motor. It propelled its riders toward a wall where a touch sensor made a ghost appear by the use of a single motor. 

Everyone 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 afternoon break at 2:30 so your camper can demonstrate some of his projects. Bring your cameras and be ready to experience MSU Robotics Camp 2006 at its finest!

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