(Part 2 of Robotics Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Design a robot that could be used to help or replace people who work in difficult or dangerous situations and make a model of the robot.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Chose a robot could be used to help or replace people who work in difficult or dangerous situations
- Brainstorm ways the robot might help humans with the problem you picked.
- Design a prototype of the robot (drawing) with details.
- Make a prototype (model or working) of your design.
- Share the prototype and get feedback.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Plan from GSHPA – Archived Copy of PDF
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan from GSHPA – Archived Copy of PDF
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Pick a challenge
- Explore possible solutions
- Plan your prototype
- Build a prototype
- Get feedback on your robot
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Sold as a single booklet of all 3 Progressive Badges)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Senior Robotics Badges Glossary by GSUSA
- Senior Robotics Badges Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Senior Robotics Badges Materials List by GSUSA
- VTK Robot Build Plan by GSUSA
- VTK Explorer Robot Photos by GSUSA
- VTK Model Tilt Sensor Instructions by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Robotics badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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