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Engineers4KidsUSA

Supporting STEM Education

Aha! Presentations
The Aha! Presentations' are offered by community volunteers from local technology firms, educational institutions, professional organizations and model citizens to inspire student appreciation and excitement for STEM programs and careers to increase success and achievement in school and opportunities for a collegiate education. Bring your K-12 students to stimulate their interest in learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Presentations include demonstration of STEM subjects in real world applications.
When: Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Time: 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Where:Mathobotix, 10900 Los Alamitos Boulevard, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Must RSVP by eMailing present@engineers4KidsUSA.org with your Child/student's Name, Age, Grade, School Name, Parent/Guardian Name, eMail ID, and Contact Phone Number to attend.
Featured Engineers4KidsUSA Presenters: Omar E. Ibal
Topic: Analysis of the SRCT's Fire Fighting Robot: Ladder 49
Description:
Ladder 49 Competed at RoboGames Fire Fighting Robot Competition
The main challenge of this contest is to build an autonomous computer-controlled robot that can find its way through an arena that represents a model house, find a lit candle that represents a fire in the house, and extinguish the fire in the shortest time. This task simulates the real-world operation of an autonomous robot performing a fire protection function in a real house. The goal of the contest is to advance robot technology and knowledge while using robotics as an educational tool. Methods used for accomplishing the task: Applied Proportional and Derivative Control systems methods in a Sensory Input system for steering Ladder 49 through a maze, finding the fire and ultimately extinguishing it.

Additional Info:
  • This presentation occurs typically every 4th Saturday of the month. During major holidays alternate date and time may be announced
  • One accompanying Adult per student allowed to attend the presentation due to limited space.
  • Tax exempt donation Welcome! Cash or Check accepted. Make check payable to "Engineers4KidsUSA"
  • Recommend a presenter by eMail to present@engineers4KidsUSA.org
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Engineers4KidsUSA is a Non-Profit foundation that promotes STEM/STEAM Education and FLL in Orange County and surrounding areas. FIRST is a Not-for-profit organization with a mission to design accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. First Logo is a registered Trademark of FIRST. LEGO®, MINDSTORMS®, and the LEGO Logo are all trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. Mathobotix offers Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum based after-school educational robotics classes, camps, workshop to K - 12 students, and corporate team building activities.