In this lesson, we’ll explore the LEGO Spike Prime kit and learn the basics of what makes a robot work. You’ll get introduced to the key parts of the kit, the sensors and their functions, the hub (the robot’s “brain”), and how block coding brings it all together.
The hub is often called the “brain” of the robot. What is its main job? To store all the building pieces To power the robot’s wheels To process the code and send signals to motors and sensors To hold the robot together structurally Why are motors important in a robot? They detect pressure and touch They allow the robot to move its wheels and attachments They store the robot’s code They provide color detection Imagine you want your robot to stop when it bumps into a wall. Which sensor would you use and why? Distance sensor, because it can sense pressure when touching a wall Force sensor, because it can detect when it is pressed against a surface Color sensor, because it detects changes in brightness Large motor, because it controls stopping movement If you want your robot to follow a black line on a white mat, which sensor should you use and how? Distance sensor, since it can tell when the robot is at the wall Color sensor, to detect light vs. dark and guide the robot Force sensor, to sense when the robot is pressing against the mat Motor, to control the robot without sensors Which best explains why coding is compared to giving “instructions” to a robot? Robots can only act if they are told exactly what to do Robots understand human language naturally Coding works like sensors detecting touch Instructions are optional for simple robots