Imagine if you could program a vehicle to take you places, or even go by itself…
Imagine if each vehicle knew where all the other ones were…
Imagine if vehicles could avoid each other and the things around them…
Imagine if vehicles could be programmed to avoid causing or driving into traffic jams…
- Would traffic signals be needed any more?
If these vehicles did hit each other…
- How might they be built to really keep passengers safe?
- How might they be built to avoid getting stuck or damaged?
Have you noticed that most vehicles near where you live are only used part of the day?
- How might the number of vehicles in your area be reduced?
What new technologies could sometimes eliminate your need to travel?
Now in addition to imagining and wondering… Try some of this yourself!
Source: First Lego League Competition
For the first time this year, 52 students at WLMS are beginning to explore how to design a robot that can possibly do all of the challenges discussed above. Thanks to Atholton High School teacher, Mr. Fox and WLMS GT teacher, Ms. Motaung. our students will enter the First Lego League to compete with other teams from around the central Maryland region to see who's ideas reign supreme in the 2009 First Lego League (FLL) Mission Challenge.
We have opportunities for students to work on robotics during school and after school here at the Lake. The excitement being generated is amazing!
Watch this exciting video below to find out more about the FLL:
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