Our assembled Hummingbird Rover.

The Hummingbird Robot Kit from Carnegie Mellon released their new, upgraded Duo boards in 2015 that allow students to create untethered robots that can freely move around (with the use of a battery pack).  Jennifer and I were able to 3-d print this rover design and assemble a mobile rover, hoping to inspire our technology students to design and print their own models.

There is nothing like printing your own parts, working through problems, and being able to see your robot rover take its first steps!  I love the Hummingbird boards for their versatility, craftiness, and the creativity that they inspire in our students.  I’m excited to see what our 8th graders design!