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

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Published: Sep 13, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.6887
Keywords:
Constructionism Rotation Reciprocation
Georgios Kritikos
Aegean University
Antonios Matsigkos
Aegean University
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 attempted to investigate the contribution 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. Children were asked to build constructions that implement this motion transformation, using the Lego Mindstorms EV3 educational robotics package. According to the results, robotic construction activities appeared to contribute positively to the cognitive level of children.

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