Robots interact with their environment through the use of sensors. The Spike Prime LEGO Robotics kit includes a touch/force sensor, a light sensor and an ultrasonic sensor. This training demonstrates the programming and possible applications of each of these sensors.

An emphasis on teacher collaboration and individual learning stations will be used. Participants will evaluate the use of sensors as a means to accomplish tasks of the GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics) challenge that is annually offered by the Texas Tech Whitacre College of Engineering to increase interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines.

Intended Audience : Elementary and Middle School robotics coaches with prior experience in programming LEGO robots.

Items to Bring:

- Laptop/Chromebook

- Spike Prime LEGO robotics kit (if available)

Training presented by Dr. Tanja Karp, Texas Tech University