ROBOTICS AND EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1. Supplied by technical committee: AUTOMATION a. Necessary equipment to construct the TECHNOLOGY workcell that is designed by the technical committee for the contest task.

2. Supplied by contestants: PURPOSE a. Necessary equipment: To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for 1. Computer employment in the emerging arena of robotics 2. Wire cutters/diagonals 3" to 6" and automation with emphasis on the team 3. Screwdrivers (3" to 6" blade length) 1 1 approach to problem-solving in a work a. Common set to include /8", /4" 3 environment. To recognize outstanding and /8" minimum performance in the use of new work styles and b. Phillips set to include No. 0, technology by contestants. No. 1 and No. 2 minimum 4. Long nose/needle nose pliers First, download and review the General 3" to 6" Regulations at: http://updates.skillsusa.org. 5. Wire strippers 6. Safety glasses — clear lenses (two ELIGIBILITY (TEAM OF 2) pairs) Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in 7. Hookup wire, 20–24 AWG, red, programs with robotics, automation and/or black yellow, blue and green (other manufacturing as the occupational objective. colors may be substituted), 150’ each color 8. Allen wrenches, set to include CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS 7 5mm, 3mm and /64" minimum Class C: Contest Specific — 9. Multimeter with leads Manufacturing/Construction Khaki Attire 10. Two pencils (sharpened) • Official SkillsUSA khaki short-sleeve work 11. 6" or 12" ruler shirt and pants 12. Power screwdriver or drill with • Black, brown or tan leather work shoes screwdriver bits to mount fixtures to work surface Note: Safety glasses must have side shields or b. All competitors must create a one-page goggles (prescription glasses may be used only résumé and submit a hard copy to the if they are equipped with side shields. If not, technical committee chair at they must be covered with goggles). orientation. Failure to do so will result in a 10-point penalty. These regulations refer to clothing items that are pictured and described at: Note: Your contest may also require a hard www.skillsusastore.org. If you have questions copy of your résumé as part of the actual about clothing or other logo items, call contest. Check the Contest Guidelines 800-401-1560 or 703-956-3723. and/or the updates page on the SkillsUSA website at http://updates.skillsusa.org. Note: Contestants must wear their official contest clothing to the contest orientation Note: Each team must supply at least one meeting. laptop computer to complete programming required. The computer should have all security software disabled and the team should have any necessary passwords for the machine.

Contestants are asked to check the SkillsUSA 1. Determine minimum number of Championships April 15 update positions required to perform (updates.skillsusa.org) to see any applicable assigned tasks changes that apply to the task for that year. 2. Lay out robot within the workcell for maximum efficiency Computer Specifications: 3. Teach and record each required Each team is to provide one computer with the position following minimum specifications: 4. Verify arm path between positions • Pentium 4, 1 GHz processor or higher with d. Programming of robot and PLC CD-ROM drive 1. Determine sequencing and logic • 1 GB RAM (or more) 2. Determine input/output • 100 MB available on the hard disk communication logic • Windows Operating System (no older than 3. Develop logic diagram XP) 4. Write robot and PLC program • Super VGA or better graphics display, minimum 256 colors Team Organization Goal • Mouse This is a team competition, and members may • USB port interact at will. The competition will be conducted as performed in industry. The robot operators will locate and position the robot to COPE OF THE ONTEST S C specific locations, and the programmers will tell 1. Teams must be comprised of two students the robot exactly what is expected and when to who will demonstrate their ability to perform specific functions. The contest is compile and perform the skills and designed to promote creativity in the knowledge as determined by the Robotics organization of production responsibility. and Automation Technology technical committee. All team members are responsible for double- 2. The teams will be provided with a detailed checking each other’s work and quality control. description of the tasks and objectives required for an automated robotic workcell. a. Setting up an automated robotic General Information workcell There will be a six-hour practice session (with 1. Assemble robotic workcell one hour for lunch) one day prior to the 2. Establish communication between contest. During this practice session, students computer and robot and teachers will have the opportunity to verify 3. Establish communication with computer compatibility with equipment peripheral equipment, which may provided. Students must bring their toolboxes include a PLC and safety glasses to the practice day. They will 4. Document all I/O connections and be able to configure, hardwire wire and apply robot positions for approval by power to test out the hardware. The computers judges will be set up to allow students to write a b. Working with hand tools and sample program and ask the contest officials integrating peripherals questions on the practice day. There will be a 1. Wiring communication between written exam on the practice day. robot and computer 2. Wiring communication between Note: The judging criteria and the points peripherals (power supply, light assigned will be determined by the technical stack and sensors) committee each year. 3. Verify electronic connections using a multimeter Knowledge Performance c. Creating robot positions and verifying The contest will include a written exam and safe arm travel oral presentation assessing competitors’ knowledge of the principles of robotics, automation technology and safety practices.

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Skill Performance session with one hour for lunch. During Students will work in teams of two from the this practice session, students and teachers same school to create a robotic workcell. will have the opportunity to verify computer compatibility with the equipment Contest Guidelines provided. 1. Teams must be comprised of two students 11. The written exam will be held on the same who will demonstrate their ability to day as the practice session. compile and perform the skills and 12. During the practice period or the days of knowledge as determined by the Robotics the competition, tampering with or and Automation Technology technical removing any of the equipment provided is committee. grounds for disqualification. 2. Teams are given a task that they will solve using a vertically articulated five-axis robot Standards and Competencies and additional peripherals used to create a workcell. RAT 1.0 — Demonstrate knowledge in safety rules and practices 3. Each team will be required to provide 1.1 Maintain a safe work area documentation of its proposed workcell, 1.2 Demonstrate correct use of hand tools based on the design criteria provided. 1.3 Follow safety rules during installation 4. Teams will present the proposed workcell and layout of a robotic workcell to the judges for approval and be given the 1.4 Program robot and PLC with appropriate go-ahead to implement their design. use of safety devices 5. Students will present their implemented workcell, including any changes to their RAT 2.0 — Demonstrate ability to read and interpret electrical original design. drawings 6. The workcell will be judged based on 2.1 Interpret electric circuits used in a hardware layout, wiring, power and robotic workcell external devices such as sensors and 2.2 Wire series and parallel electric circuits pneumatic actuators. 2.3 Set up and operate DVM 7. The robot will be fully functional with a

program based on their original program RAT 3.0 — Produce examples of basic computer programming and design (flowchart). This will include the robot program, positions that tell the robot flowcharting in a given scenario exactly what is expected and when to 3.1 Draw program flow chart using perform specific functions. appropriate symbols representing robot 8. The contest is designed to mirror industry, program promoting creativity using a standard 3.2 Develop basic computer program to design and organization of production control robot and peripherals responsibility. All team members are responsible for double-checking each RAT 4.0 — Demonstrate electrical wiring in a robotic work cell other’s work and quality control. 4.1 Adhere to electrical and safety standards 9. Contestants are required to adhere to 4.2 Use the appropriate hand tools and industry safety standards using the electrical wiring standards hardware and software provided. 4.3 Wire and connect different types of 10. All equipment provided by the technical sensors used in a workcell, including committee will be in place and set up on contact and inductive proximity sensors the Monday before the competition begins. 4.4 Wire and connect output devices such as On the Tuesday before the competition, warning lights, solenoids and relays and there will be an orientation/practice for all pneumatic actuators teams. Teams must bring the equipment listed above to the orientation on Tuesday. RAT 5.0 — Install and adjust any electro-pneumatic devices Space will be made available for the teams provided to leave their tools in the competition area. Each team will have a three-hour practice 5.1 Adhere to safety practices

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5.2 Use the appropriate hand tools and • Apply transformations (rotate or turn, electric wiring standards reflect or flip, translate or slide and dilate 5.3 Wire and connect sensors used in a or scale) to geometric figures workcell • Construct three-dimensional models • Make comparisons, predictions and RAT 6.0 — Create appropriate documentation used in a robotic inferences using graphs and charts work cell • Organize and describe data using matrixes 6.1 Define and document all safety issues • Solve problems using proportions, formulas 6.2 Document and describe system and functions (workcell) layout • Use measures of interior and exterior 6.3 Describe and document controller input angles of polygons to solve problems and output devices including peripheral • Find arc length and the area of a sector device connections, input, output, Science Skills program positions, wiring diagrams and system layout • Plan and conduct a scientific investigation • Use knowledge of potential and kinetic RAT 7.0 — Write and verify a robot and PLC program energy 7.1 Develop a flowchart that outlines a robot • Use knowledge of mechanical, chemical program based on customer and electrical energy specifications • Use knowledge of heat, light and sound 7.2 Develop a robot program based on energy customer specifications • Use knowledge of temperature scales, heat 7.3 Use program subroutines, variables and and heat transfer appropriate program remarks when • Use knowledge of sound and technological developing a robot program applications of sound waves 7.4 Design interfacing to input and output • Use knowledge of the nature and devices technological applications of light 7.5 Document workcell positions and show • Use knowledge of speed, velocity and the standards used acceleration 7.6 Program the use of a pneumatic part • Use knowledge of Newton’s laws of motion feeder and press • Use knowledge of work, force, mechanical 7.7 Program the use of a conveyor advantage, efficiency and power 7.8 Demonstrate consideration for operation • Use knowledge of simple machines, and maintenance of robot compound machines, powered vehicles, rockets and restraining devices • Use knowledge of principles of electricity Committee Identified Academic Skills and magnetism The technical committee has identified that the • Use knowledge of static electricity, current following academic skills are embedded in this electricity and circuits contest. • Use knowledge of magnetic fields and electromagnets Math Skills • Use knowledge of motors and generators • Use fractions to solve practical problems • Use proportions and ratios to solve Language Arts Skills practical problems • Provide information in conversations and in • Simplify numerical expressions group discussions • Use scientific notation • Provide information in oral presentations • Solve practical problems involving • Demonstrate use of such verbal percentages communication skills as word choice, pitch, • Solve single variable algebraic expressions feeling, tone and voice • Solve multiple variable algebraic • Demonstrate use of such nonverbal expressions communication skills as eye contact, • Measure angles

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posture and gestures using interviewing Language Arts Standards techniques to gain information • Students adjust their use of spoken, written • Analyze mass media messages and visual language (e.g., conventions, • Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of style, vocabulary) to communicate informational texts effectively with a variety of audiences and • Use text structures to aid comprehension for different purposes • Identify words and phrases that signal an • Students use a variety of technological and author’s organizational pattern to aid information resources (e.g., libraries, comprehension databases, computer networks, video) to • Understand source, viewpoint and purpose gather and synthesize information and to of texts create and communicate knowledge • Organize and synthesize information for • Students use spoken, written and visual use in written and oral presentations language to accomplish their own purposes • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion reference materials and the exchange of information) • Use print, electronic databases and online resources to access information in books Source: IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language and articles Arts. To view the standards, visit: • Demonstrate narrative writing www.ncte.org/standards. • Demonstrate informational writing • Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing

Connections to National Standards State-level academic curriculum specialists identified the following connections to national academic standards.

Math Standards • Numbers and operations • Algebra • Measurement • Problem solving • Reasoning and proof • Communication • Connections • Representation

Source: NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. For more information, visit: http://www.nctm.org.

Science Standards • Understands the sources and properties of energy • Understands forces and motion • Understands the nature of scientific inquiry

Source: McREL compendium of national science standards. To view and search the compendium, visit: http://www2.mcrel.org/compendium/browse.asp.

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