4-H'ers built the robot and then had the opportunity to play with it.

Here are some 4-H'ers building their own robot.

The 4-H’ers who participated in the 2011 4-H U Robotics Clover College encountered challenges similar to those faced by scientists and engineers. With the help of the LSU Robotics Department, 4-H’ers worked in teams to build SumoBots. Then, they put them to the test in a SumoBot competition.

As a result of participating in this Clover College, students indicated the following on the evaluation:

86% Gained an understanding of robotics.
79% Have a greater understanding of the robotic design process.

When students were asked how they plan to use the knowledge gained from the track, they said the following:

“I plan to help with our new robotics department in my parish 4-H.”
“Robotics is really awesome!!!”
“I might use it in my senior project”
“Possibly take more of engineer role in 4-H.”

In addition to gaining valuable knowledge about robots, students’ eyes were opened to future career choices in the areas of science and technology.

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