Today, the campers were introduced to the engineering and programming concepts focused around light and sound sensors. The light sensors allowed campers to drive their robots over a darker line to trigger them to stop. "Line Stopper," and "Follow the Line" were the two beginning challenges campers tackled using the light sensors . The "Hit Red Ball" challenge gave campers the chance to add light and ultrasonic sensors to the driving base. This allowed the light sensor to determine what color a ball was and then to either reverse direction on a blue ball or strike a red ball.  This was the major challenge of the day. After completing these challenges campers began working with the sound sensors. Campers used the sound sensor and programming skills to make the robotic vehicle move forward and turn left when loud sounds were made.

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 at 5:00 so your camper can demonstrate some of his or her projects. Bring your cameras and be ready to experience MSU Robotics Camp 2008 at its finest!  Parents are also encouraged to attend the live hook-up with Japan at 7:00. 

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