NEET Ways of Thinking

Session 2: Algorithmic Thinking in Autonomous Machines

Topic

Algorithmic Thinking in Autonomous Machines

Instructor

Dr. Rea Lavi, Dr. Greg Long

Challenge/Case

Formulate a search strategy for a minibot looking for balls on a grid on Scratch. (Thanks to NEET Autonomous Machines scholar Timber Carey, ‘25, 2A-6, for building the project for this challenge on Scratch.)

Class Content

• Instructor solution for Preparation:  Algorithmic Thinking (individual assignment)
• Autonomous machines thread overview
• Session Challenge Presentation
• Team activity: starting Application 1
• Team activity: starting Application 2
• Q & A with NEET Autonomous Machines students

Minibot Motor Functions Video

Scratch Project Instructor Instructions

Scratch Project Student Tutorial

Bug Fix Guide