Spike Prime Robotics Kit Overview

Spike Prime Robotics Kit

• Lego Education's robotics kit for building, programming, and experimental learning.
• Combines LEGO elements with programmable motors and sensors.
• Uses block-based coding (Scratch-inspired), accessible to beginners.

Spike Prime Hub Components

• Programmable brick controlling motors and sensors.
• Features a 5x5 light matrix, multiple motor/sensor ports, Bluetooth, gyroscope, and accelerometer.

Spike Prime Motors

• Large motor: Powerful, for moving heavy parts.
• Medium motor: Precise and fast, ideal for delicate movements.

Spike Prime Sensors

• Color sensor: Detects colors and light intensity; used for line-following and color detection.
• Ultrasonic sensor: Measures distance to objects; used for obstacle detection.
• Force sensor: Measures pressure; used for gripping and contact detection.
• Built-in gyro sensor: Detects robot orientation; aids in turning and directional control.

Autonomous Vehicle Learning

• Ultrasonic sensor: Detects objects by emitting and receiving sound waves; common use is obstacle avoidance at a set distance (e.g., 10 cm).
• Color sensor: Detects colors for line-following (e.g., black lines) or signal recognition (e.g., red stop signal).

Programming Concepts (Autonomous Vehicle)

• Loops (Forever block): Continuously check sensor values for real-time robot control.
• If/Else conditions: Determine actions based on sensor input (e.g., stop if distance < 10 cm).
• Motor control: Control movement by setting motor speeds (e.g., turning left/right).

Robotic Hand (Prosthetic Arm) Learning

• Force sensor: Measures applied pressure; used for gripping based on force.
• Ultrasonic sensor: Measures distance to objects; aids in determining when to grip objects within a specific range (e.g., 5 cm).
• Motor control: Controls finger opening and closing; programmed for specific movements (e.g., close when pressure detected).

Programming Concepts (Robotic Hand)

• Loops (Forever block): Continuously monitor force/ultrasonic sensor for gripping/releasing.
• If/Else conditions: Determine hand actions based on sensor input (e.g., close if force detected, else open).

Spike Prime Programming Basics

• Loops (Forever, Repeat): Repeatedly execute actions or check conditions (e.g., continuous movement, obstacle detection).
• Conditional statements (If/Else): Implement decision-making based on sensor input (e.g., stop at obstacle, follow line).
• Motor control: Control motor speed and direction for precise movement.
• Sensor integration: Use sensor data (color, ultrasonic) to program robot interaction with the environment (e.g., collision avoidance).