Greene County 4-H Robotics Club Demonstration: 'Wreckin' Robots'
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The Greene County 4-H Robotics Club held a demonstration on Tuesday showcasing the groups year-round work with creating and learning about robotics. The club even took a field trip to Crane Naval Base this summer to learn about creating batteries. The club meets monthly and plans to have more robots next year.
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The "Wreckin' Robots" Greene County 4-H Robotics Club held a demonstration on Tuesday at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
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One of the leaders of the club and employee of Crane Naval Base is Chad Wiseman. Here he explains how the main focus of the robots was on making them move using computer software.
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Club members Dylan Moody and Max Hostetter prepare their own personal course for their robot.
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Moody and Hostetter demonstrate their robots ability to maneuver a course simulating a horse track; the robot had to avoid barrels and travel over different terrains.
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Wiseman helps club members Moody and Hostetter program their robot to better travel the course.
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Robotics club members prepare their own original tracks and practice running them before demonstrating to the public on Tuesday.
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Robotics club member Adalyn Wiseman explains her track simulating obstacles such as a bear and alligators for her robot to maneuver.
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Wiseman makes some adjustments to the computer software controlling her robot.
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The crowd applauds Wisman after her robot successfully maneuvers her track.