University of Southern California The USC Andrew and Erna Viterbi School of Engineering Pre-College Summer Programs - Student Portfolios

Making the Robot

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We were given sets of different simple machines. From the slope to the wheel. We had to assemble thes simple machine given the spacific contents in each bag. To make the objective more challenging, we were to build a working trebuchet ( sort of like a catapult) to launch a ping pong ball.

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Materials Given:

  • Varies of part
  •  Building kit

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Objective:

  • To build simple machines using the kits
  • Understand the importance of simple machine

Challenges:

  • Parts are really small
  • Launching the ball from the Trebuchet

Outcome: