ROVER -- A game for two players
Set up an obstacle course using objects such as chairs and stools, and try this fun game. The player will navigate a human robot around the obstacles and learn about the intricacies of programming a robot.
Objective of the game: Use verbal commands to guide a human robot around different obstacles without bumping into objects. At the end of the obstacle course, a player will command the robot to drop a ball into a container.
Equipment:
- Blindfold
- Container
- Baseball or tennis ball
- Choose one player to be the robot.
- The second player will control the robot.
- Place the blindfold securely on the robot.
- Give the ball to the robot.
- Set up a small obstacle course using furniture. You may arrange pieces of paper on the floor to create an obstacle course.
- The robot will follow verbal instructions given by the controller to move along the prescribed course and then deposit the ball in the container.
- The robot cannot talk and must follow the directions exactly as given.
- After the robot has successfully put the ball in the container, the robot and controller switch roles and try again.
Safety Hint:
If the controller sees the robot headed toward something that could cause an injury, stop the game immediately.
Exact Hints:
Controller Hint: Use detailed instructions "Turn body right," not "turn right." Give exact number of steps.
Robot Hint: Do exactly as you are told. For instance, do not stop unless you are instructed to stop. Do not raise your arm unless you are told to.
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