How to build a robot when working in pairs: High efficiency method Pro Preview

As you already have experience building robots, it is time to learn how to build robots super-fast. That is not done by hurrying up and skipping important steps. 

The trick is to simulate an assembly line. A constantly loaded one.

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  • 14 Mar 2019

How to assemble a robot

  • the Builder looks at the step in the assembly instructions;
  • the Partner looks for the next part and passes it. The Builder waits;
  • the Builder assembles the part in this step. The Partner waits;
  • the Builder moves to the next step;
  • the Partner looks for the next part and passes it. The Builder waits;
  • the Builder assembles the part in this step. The Partner waits;
  • and so on...

How to build and assemble a robot fast

As you can see from the description, there are a lot of moments when both the Builder and the Partner just wait. How can we reduce that time?

  • while the Builder is assembling, the Partner is looking and checking what the next required part is and finds it;
  • after that, just in case, the Partner returns to the current step;
  • the Builder moves to the next step, and the required parts are already prepared. The Builder is not waiting for the Partner and starts assembling; 
  • the Partner is again looking for the parts required for the next step. Finds them and prepares them for the Builder;
  • the Builder moves to the next step.

By simulating an assembly line, you can complete building the robot at least 15 steps ahead of the other students. 

We usually do not compete when assembling, and we should not. We are giving this example for you to understand how much faster this approach is. 

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