4-H Robotics

Ohio 4-H Robotics

Welcome to Ohio 4-H Robotics! You’ve chosen a fun and challenging project that puts you on the exciting path of robotics programming. In addition to the project books—507 Robotics Explorer and 508 Robotics Probe—we offer these helpful online resources:

Robotics Project Online

Contains easy, step-by-step instructions, record sheets, and diagrams that take you through every activity in Robotics Explorer and Robotics Probe.

Robotics and You CD

Contains short, clear training videos that demonstrate certain tasks and projects from Robotics Explorer and Robotics Probe and that highlight real-world robots.

LEGO Mindstorms RCX

Ready to buy your LEGO kit? Use this link to order the LEGO Mindstorms RCX Team Challenge Set online, directly from LEGO Education. This special Ohio 4-H bundle includes the kit, software, and manual for $270.

NOTE: LEGO Mindstorms RCX is being replaced by LEGO Mindstorms NXT. The current 4-H project books, which are likely to be replaced in coming years, are based on RCX. Members who want to use the newer LEGO NXT robotics system are encouraged to design their own 365 Self-Determined robotics projects.

Robotics Helper’s Guide

Contains leader-directed group activities that supplement Robotics Explorer and Robotics Probe.

Have a question about Ohio 4-H Robotics?

Contact Dr. Bob Horton, Extension Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, 4-H Youth Development, at 614.247.8150 or horton.2@osu.edu.