Make a Robotic Hand with Straws

Make a Robotic Hand with Straws

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Interactive Video

Science, Engineering, Physics, Other

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial guides viewers through building a simple robotic hand using straws and string. It begins by discussing the complexity of human hands and the challenges in replicating their versatility with robotics. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for creating a basic robotic hand, emphasizing experimentation with materials and design. It covers assembling the hand, threading the string, and offers ideas for enhancing the design, such as improving grip and motorization. The project encourages creativity and customization, allowing for various design choices and modifications.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges in creating a robotic hand similar to a human hand?

Finding the right materials

Mimicking the versatility of human hands

Programming the hand

Reducing the cost of production

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of cutting notches in the straws when building the fingers?

To reduce the length of the straws

To make the straws more colorful

To create joints for bending

To make the straws lighter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the string function in the construction of the robotic fingers?

As a decorative element

As a connector between fingers

As a weight to stabilize the hand

As a tendon to bend the joints

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be done to improve the grip of the robotic fingers?

Add more joints

Use longer strings

Use heavier straws

Wrap the straws in rubber bands

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way to control the fingers of the robotic hand independently?

Attach all strings to a single point

Add more notches to the straws

Use separate strings for each finger

Use thicker straws