What is a LEGO Robotic Vehicle?• Made from LEGO’s

• Especially “Technic” pieces• Controlled by an NXT or EV3 computer

• Programmed by kids to do missions• Not Remote controlled

• Has 2 motors for driving and turning• Has attachments for delivering or

retrieving• May have touch, light, gyro, and/or

ultra-sonic sensors• Each team designs their own robot

Robot moves around the “Field” and performs various missions• Delivers items• Retrieves items• Pushes things• Avoids Obstacles

FLL Competition Challenge

Competitions at practice and official tournaments in Camarillo

Every year the challenge is different

The Competitions are Intense and Exciting!

Programming is Done with Icons

LowerThe

Attachment

MoveForward

MoveBack

Speed and Direction Controls

Menus

FLL Project

• You study a science issue– “Senior Solutions” is this years topic

• Each team chooses a project related to the theme– Research– Field trip– Presentation

Form a Team• 4 to 10 members• 9 to 14 years old in November• Meet at least once a week

– At school or at a home

• Volunteer to be a Coach!• Training & helps for coaches & teams:

– Coaches Workshop– Robot basics for new coaches– Day camp for kids– Practice tournaments– Books

• “Winning Designs!”, James Trobaugh• “FIRST LEGO League, the Unofficial Guide”,

James Floyd Kelly

Some FLL Core Values• “What we learn is more important than what we win”

– If a young team, don’t worry at all about scores– Work on a limited number of missions and do the best you

can with the time you have

• “Coopertition”– Help each other and other teams

• “Gracious Professionalism”– Treat each other with respect

• “We have fun!”