Build Otto Cardy, your Cardboard Robot

🤖 Build Otto Cardy: Your Cardboard Robot 🚀

Course Headline: A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Walking Cardboard Robot! 🧱➡️🤖

News Alert! 📢

The Otto Cardy Project has been selected at the Maker Faire Rome 2023 as an exemplary project of creative robotics, showcasing the potential and fun of building with cardboard and open-source technology! 🏆🎉

Course Description:

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of robotics? This course is tailored for absolute beginners and children, regardless of their gender, to create their very own Otto Cardy Robot using only cardboard! 🌟

What You'll Learn:

• Tools & Techniques: Get acquainted with the essential tools and step-by-step instructions for crafting your robot.
• Cardboard Remix: Transform the popular OttoDIY robot into an eco-friendly version using cardboard, making it accessible to everyone!
• OttoBlickly Software: Leverage the free software provided by OttoDIY to understand how Otto Cardy operates.
• Arduino Coding: Program your robot with Arduino to make it walk, avoid obstacles, and even play music!
• Educational Impact: For educators, this project is an excellent resource for teaching problem-solving, design thinking, creativity, and teamwork. 🏫🤝

Your Robot's Capabilities:

By the end of this course, your Otto Cardy robot will be capable of:

• Avoiding Obstacles: Equipped with an ultrasonic sensor to navigate its surroundings.
• Making Sounds & Music: Using a buzzer to emit audio signals.
• Walking Mechanism: A fully functional walking mechanism that brings your cardboard creation to life!

For Educators:

This course is not just for hobbyists; it's a treasure trove for teachers looking to introduce STEM concepts in an engaging and interactive way. 🏫✨

• Encourage creativity and critical thinking.
• Develop problem-solving skills.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Enhance Tinkering and creativity.

Course Materials:

• 63 Pages Manual: A detailed guide on the construction of Otto Cardy, with a focus on clear and easy-to-follow instructions.
• Didactic Worksheets: Engaging activities to accompany your learning journey:
  1. #8 Guided Exercises with block coding.
  2. Synthetic Planning worksheet for project organization.
  3. Evaluation Grid for assessing group work.
  4. Individual Self-Assessment to help students gauge their skills and progress.

Personalize Your Otto Cardy:

Let your imagination run wild by customizing your robot's appearance with fabric or paper, transforming it into a character from your favorite story! 🎨✨

Future Development Ideas:

The Otto Cardy Project doesn't stop at building a robot; it's designed to grow and evolve with you! Explore the endless possibilities with OttoBlockly to personalize your robot's movements, sounds, or gestures. 🚀🌟

Join us on this exciting adventure in robotics and innovation. With the Otto Cardy Project, you're not just building a robot; you're sparking curiosity, encouraging creativity, and fostering a lifelong passion for learning and discovery! 🎉🤖✨