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COVER 7-5 robotic hands

Articulated Hands 2-6084382246789743193

Articulated Hands 1-6084382246789743193

FEATURED 2-1 robotic hands

ISTE Standards

1.1a Learning Goals
1.1d Technology Fundamentals

State / Local / Other Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 5-PS1-3: Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standard 5: Computational Thinker - Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods.

Instructions

Start by inserting the Kraftboard into your machine to cut and draw the design onto the Kraftboard.
Fold along the core lines and cut pieces of the straw to fit into the finger joint spaces.
Glue the straw pieces onto the hand.
Thread the string through the straw pieces and glue to the fingertips. Create loops in the ends of the strings for finger loops.
Optional, use heavy cardboard pieces to strengthen the hand cutouts and create a handle to hold on to.

Assessment

Students will demonstrate mastery by designing and building a simple robotic hand using pulleys and joints, followed by a short presentation explaining their design choices and the physics behind the movement.

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