Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles Activities Module
- Order number: MBOT-MSDV-E
- Supplier Name: Vernier International
- Warranty(Years): 2
Self-driving vehicles are a hot topic that combines diverse issues ranging from engineering to federal regulations. While it may be years before you have a self-driving car in your driveway, you can use mBot in your classroom today!
With our Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles STEM activities you and your students will successfully learn to program mBot to mimic many self-driving car actions, including automatic lane changes and autonomous parking. As students progress through the activities they build upon their basic coding and troubleshooting skills.
Included with Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles
- Nine guided activities aligned with CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards
- Getting Started with mBot user guide
- Student instructions
- Instructor information guide with troubleshooting tips and suggested extensions
- Sample program code
- A generous site license—buy one module and duplicate the activities for your class
Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles is free when you buy an mBot from EducaTec AG
Activities
Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles includes separate activities for different platforms. The activities listed below prefixed with “C” are intended for middle school and high school students using computers or Chromebooks. Activities prefixed with “M” are designed for elementary and middle school students using mobile devices, such as iPad or Android tablets.
Click on an activity below to see the introduction, objectives, and correlated standards.
- C1. Manual Drive
- C2. Obstacle Avoidance
- C3. Guided Navigation
- C4. Safety Features
- C5. Cruise Control
- C6. Driving Outside the Lines
- C7. Security and Emergency Systems
- C8. Autonomous Parking and mBot-to-mBot Communication
- C9. Changing Lanes
- M1. Driving mBot
- M2. Teaching mBot to Drive by Itself
- M3. Point, Pivot, Swing!
- M4. Simplifying with Loops
- M5. Watch the Road
- M6. Walk the Line
- M7. Avoiding Obstacles
- M8. Use Your Lights!
- M9. Sounds and Security Systems
- M10. Driving Safely
- M11. Autonomous Parking
- M12. Put mBot to Work
- M13. Give mBot Some Personality
| grade: | Diploma/ Vocational/ Uni, Middle years |
| Programming Language: | Scratch |
| Data Logging Interfaces: | Arduino |
| Subject: | informatics, informatics, mathematics, mathematics, Robotics/ Microcontrollers |
| Language: | English |
| Interface: | Bluetooth, WIFI |
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2016, Vernier Software & Technology continues to be a leading innovator of scientific data-collection technology. Focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Vernier is dedicated to developing creative ways to teach and learn using hands-on science and math. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With world-wide distribution to over 140 countries, Vernier products are used by educators and students from elementary school to college. Vernier’s technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, and build students’ critical thinking skills. Vernier’s business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.
