Who teaches the technical aspects of building and programming the robot?
It’s easier than you think. Teams usually begin by assembling a robot from plans similar to ordinary LEGO kits. The programming is picture based — select the needed pictures and connect them in a logical order to accomplish a task. Many teams have a second adult advisor, who may be technical professional who acts as the team’s technical mentor. Sometimes this person is a parent but often it is a community volunteer. ORTOP will assist in helping you find a technical mentor for your team. Or, if youd like to be a technical mentor, well help you find you a team that needs a mentor.
