CODERS Robot Dog Module

XGO Robot Dogs, like Cutebots, are smart machines that can be programmed with Micro:Bit and Microsoft MakeCode. To help you introduce Robot Dogs into your classroom, the CODERS Program has collected the presentations and lessons below. The first two are for beginners. The last two are advanced.

Activity 1: Assembling Robot Dog and Assigning Basic Functions to It (via CODERS)

• Introduces students to Robot Dog assembly. 
• Explains programming three functions: following light, reacting to temperature, and responding to hunger

Activity 2: Assembling, Activating, and Assigning Basic Functions to Robot Dog (via Abbi Coy from Purdy Middle School) 

• Introduces students to more complex Robot Dog problems.
• Poses challenges for students to solve but does not provide answers. Instead, it encourages students to find their own by exploring the link on the final slide.

Activity 3: Robot Dog Treasure Hunt (via CODERS)

• Provides instructions for programming the Dog to find a magnet.
• Once programmed and activated, the Dog will move randomly until it is close enough to the magnet, Then, it will stop and play music.

Activity 4: Robot Dog Intruder Alert (via CODERS)

• Provides instructions for programming the Dog to listen for intruders.
• When the Dog senses intruders, it plays music as an alarm.
• It can also send signals to other Dogs, and they will play music as well.

Contact Dr. Razib Iqbal at RIqbal@MissouriState.edu for questions about Robot Dogs.