From rotational to linear reciprocating motion: Lego Mindstorms EV3 robotic constructions

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Published: Sep 22, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.5416
Keywords:
Constructionism Rotation Regression
Georgios Kritikos
University of the Aegean
Antonios Matsigkos
Secondary Education
Abstract

In High School Physics, both rotational and reciprocating motion are taught, but not the transformation of rotational into reciprocating motion, although this transformation is used in many mechanical applications. With the present work, we attempt to investigate the contribution of the creation of robotic constructions with the aim of highlighting the transformation from rotary to linear reciprocating motion. The research is a case study in children of the 2nd grade of General High School. Based on the research design, children are asked to build devices that implement this motion transformation, using the Lego Mindstorms EV3 educational robotics package.

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