Building Machines That Emulate Humans
Students build robotic models from cardboard and straws to understand the anatomy and biomechanics of the human hand. Then, they conduct trials visualizing data in Excel to generate new ideas for improving it’s performance.
What you'll need
Instructions
A step-by-step guide for building the Sensorized Glove and the Robotic Hand. Includes templates, a list of things you need and detailed instructions.
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Customized Excel Workbook
A customized Excel workbook visualizes real-time biomechanical data from sensor equipped gloves. Requires the Data Streamer add-in listed below.
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Materials List
A spreadsheet with links to online resources to help you bring these projects to your classroom.
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Code for the Project
Pre-built code for your microcontroller to help you and your students visualize live data.
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Technical requirements
Data Streamer Add-in
Modernize your existing copy of Microsoft Excel with this free add-in to support real-time data streaming from your projects.
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Excel O365 Desktop
Students and teachers are eligible for free Office 365 Education, which includes online Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
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Hacking STEM offers bite-sized, hands-on, teacher-tested projects and activities that use everyday materials to make STEM affordable, accessible, and fun for everyone. Browse our library for downloadable, printable materials.
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