Robotics 1 (S2): 25EC: The Clawbot Caper

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Due: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM

Learning Target

Code a robot to pick up and manipulate objects

Resources

Code V5 Website:
https://codev5.vex.com

Downloading Code to a Robot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHnZ1Qj5QqM

Instructions

This is a group activity, but each person will be graded based on their participation in the one or more of these roles:

strategist - determine what the robot should do
programmer - write code to meet the strategist's requirements
robot tester - test the robot code on the maze
facilitator - ensure everyone has a role and document progress

For this assignment, do NOT drive with the joystick. You will need to control the robot using code.

Step 1:

1. Open your prior Clawbot project
2. Rename it to Clawbot Caper- Team X.
3. Ensure the name has been changed before continuing
4. Save the project

Step 2:

Choose 1 to 3 of these locations in the maze where you will place the payload objects. The more objects you place and successfully move, the more extra credit you can earn.

Eligible locations for interactables.

Step 3:

Your robot must:

- Start in the blue square
- Complete all pickups with no human interaction
- Pickup and move payload objects to any blue or orange square
- Keep payloads close to upright to avoid damage
- Set down payload objects without damage completely within the chosen square

Notes:

- You do not need to deliver to the same square every time.
- A payload object that tips by more than 45 degrees is considered damaged
- Payloads cannot be delivered across a line

Grading Criteria:

Your personal score will be determined using your personal Teamwork and the groups achievement Level as shown below.

Teamwork	Result	Grade
You contributed every day Your teamwork was highly beneficial	No lines crossed by a robot wheel No lines crossed by a payload 3 payloads picked up and delivered through an opening without damage	A+++
You contributed every day Your teamwork was highly beneficial	No lines crossed by a robot wheel 2 payloads picked up and delivered through an opening without damage	A++
You contributed nearly every day Your teamwork was beneficial	Robot center stays within the lines 1 payload picked up and delivered through an opening without damage	A+