In this lesson, we’ll focus on the Engineering Design Process. This process helps us move from an idea to a tested solution and is used when building, coding, and problem-solving
A team has a brilliant idea for a new robot arm. What is the most critical purpose of building a prototype instead of immediately building the final, polished design? To impress the judges with their building skills. To have a physical model they can use to find and fix hidden problems. To show the rest of the team they are ready for the next mission. To quickly build a robot to test how fast it can drive. What is the first thing you should do when you start solving a new FLL mission? Start building the robot right away. Identify the Problem by reading the mission rules and watching the challenge video. Ask your mentor for the solution. Start writing the code for the robot. You have a great idea for a robot arm, but you're not sure if it will work. What should you do next? Give up on the idea and start over. Build a prototype to test your idea. Ask everyone on your team if they think it will work. Find a solution online that's already built. Which of these is the most important reason to share your design with your teammates? To get them to do the work for you. So they can give you feedback and make the design stronger. To tell them that you are finished with the design. So they can see how much you know about robotics. Your robot successfully drives forward on a smooth floor but gets stuck on a rough surface. What step of the design process should you go back to? Create a prototype. Identify the problem. Iterate. Communicate.