Students will be guided through the process of making their own “Tiko Bot.” The teacher will first introduce what a Tiko is and show how the Tiko Bot can move its tail using a motor connected directly to a battery.
Then, step-by-step, the children will follow instructions to cut, fold, color, and assemble their Tiko using materials like paper, glue, scissors, and markers. After assembling the bot, they will connect the battery and motor to make Tiko’s tail move.
This lesson introduces the concept of controlling Tiko Bot’s tail movement using a direct battery connection. It demonstrates how a simple power source can activate a motor to create movement in a robot.
In this activity, the Tiko Bot’s tail is connected to a motor powered directly by a battery. When the battery is connected, the motor rotates and Tiko’s tail starts moving, showing how a basic electrical connection can control robot movement.
Through this activity, you will explore:
Basic understanding of battery-powered circuits
How a motor creates tail movement in a robot
How simple components can control robot actions
To build the battery controlled Tiko Bot, the following materials are used:
Tiko Bot model
Bo Motor
Battery
Wires
Motor holder or connector
To watch how the Tiko Bot works using a direct battery connection, click the link below.