DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Moving Recyclable Robot

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research refers to an innovation that transforms used cardboard, plastic and straw into a "Do It Yourself Moving Recyclable Robot". It also minimizes waste and helps save our Mother Earth through a very creative way of recycling. This shows energy transformation: chemical energy, electrical energy and mechanical energy using materials available at home. Nowadays, students are interested in D.I.Y activities, doing their own robot would be such fun!

METHODS

In conducting the study, students used scraps in doing the "Do it yourself activity" that enhance their creativity and develop their resourcefulness in an eco-friendly activity. The "D.I. Y Moving Recyclable Robot" was a battery operated a robot that demonstrates how energy can be transformed from chemical-electrical-mechanical energy. In order to know the effectivity of the project, we conducted a survey to both pupils and teachers of grades IV-VI as respondents to the questionnaires given to rate the functionality of the project.

RESULTS

Based on the obtained results, DIY "Moving Recyclable Robot" is a productive and an innovative way of encouraging the students to turn junk into useful materials that demonstrate energy transformation from chemical-electrical-mechanical energy. Students were benefited on playing the improvised "D.I. Y Moving Robot" rather than the commercialized robot. The satisfaction that the students get from playing improvised robot cannot be replaced by an expensive robot. They can save money as well. 80% of the respondents showed the effectiveness of the project from the data gathered.

DISCUSSIONS

According to the study conducted, the "DIY Moving Recyclable Robot" was interpreted its functionality traits as effective using the data gathered. Students were encouraged to make an improvised toy using waste materials in classroom activities. Further studies must be conducted to upgrade the DIY Moving Recyclable Robot".