Up and Over Lesson 2, Claw Design

1. Which of the following best describes a claw?

• 1. It is a type of wheel that can turn in multiple directions

• 1. It is a type of block in VEXcode IQ

• 1. It makes it easier for you to code your robot to drive or turn specific distances

• 1. It is a type of gripper that is used to pick up and transport objects

1. Which of the following is NOT true of how a claw can work mechanically?

• A claw is often mechanically connected to a motor using a shaft, which turns elements such as gears, in order to open and close the claw

• A claw does not move and stays fixed at all times

• A claw is often powered by a motor or power source

1. Which of the following would NOT be a consideration when designing an effective claw?

• The weight of the object it is meant to move

• The shape of the object it is meant to move

• The size of the object it is meant to move

• The color of the object it is meant to move

1. Scouting can best be described as which of the following?

• 1. Copying another team’s robot to get a better grade

• 1. Researching other teams so that you can make knowledgeable and informed decisions about your designs

• 1. The act of driving the robot in a competition

• 1. Building a project in VEXcode IQ to pick up and move a cube with your robot

1. A team’s scout should do which of the following when they are talking to other teams?

• Document their conversation

• Have questions ready

• Be dishonest about their robot design to try to trick another team

• Both

  Document their conversation

  and

  Have questions ready