The most exciting thing about the UAV industry (Drones) and
water robots (ROVs) is that no one knows exactly where the technology will take
us. It is full potential is only beginning to be understood and I (Mr.
Zamarripa) want to expose 4th and 5th Grade students to
the thrill at the forefront of this new area of innovation through real-world
problem exploration in our community. The next generation of innovators – the
students who grow up with a smartphone in their pocket and learn how to code in
grade school- will be the ones who will take these technologies to the next
level.
This project seeks to encourage students to explore naval
architecture, ocean engineering and UAV (unmanned aircraft systems) principles.
Students learn best by doing hands-on activities. Students will build an
OpenROV (remotely operated vehicle) they will learn how to test their ROVs,
deploy them on missions and compete in a culminating competition. At the same time, students will explore UAV
(unmanned aircraft systems) through hands-on approach to learning, giving students
the necessary skills to safely operate and manage a Drone. It will engage
students to analysis, experiment and explore on-going group projects.