During the first of two weekly sessions, the makers dove into the world of 3D design using Autodesk® Tinkercad®, a 3D computer aided design (CAD) and modeling program that makes it easy for students to take first steps in 3D design. With the goal of building custom robots using 3D printed parts they designed themselves, a small group of students, ages 12 to 15, gathered at SoHa SMART. For students who love to design and build, the combination of 3D design and robotics offers an exciting blend of design and hands-on engineering. Design, creativity, and innovation are all important in robotics engineering. Robotics, in fact, isn't only about wires, sensors, and circuits. Students attending a recent two-part 3D design and robotics workshop at SoHa SMART in New Jersey learned something very important about robotics-making a robot doesn't have to be a cookie-cutter process. Above: Participants at a SoHa SMART workshop explored 3D design by designing their own custom bodies for their robots.
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