PROJECT 2 - I AM A ROBOT
INTRODUCTION
This is an individual assignment which need us to design a robot based on our own characteristics and abilities. It enables the students to know more about ourselves. We may add one special abilities that may not acquire currently but we really want it.
We will need to present ourselves in robotic character with full robotic attire. I was tutored by Ms Sufina Abu Bakar.
THE PROCESS
Firstly, I make a mind map about myself. After listing out all my characteristics and abilities, I chose 5 to 6 characteristics that best represents myself.
I did some research on how to design robot suites, what type of robot I am and watch some robot movies to get inspirations on how to design robot.
The main characteristic that I chose to enhance is writing calligraphy. The positive light is a superpower that greatly improved from the ability writing calligraphy. The positive words that I write will "light up" whereas the negative words that I write will become dull.
The other characteristics are drawing Chinese brush painting, observant, good listener and can speak 4 languages.
The materials that I used to make the robot costume are cardboard, hot glue gun, red cloth tape, plastic container, ink, brush and more.
The making process was quite difficult as the cardboard that I used was quite thick. I covered the cutting angle with red cloth tape as part of my robot suite design. Considering the difficulties to wear the robot costume, I use the flexible string and tied it with the cardboard.
The duration to make this calligrapher robot costume is about 3 days in total.
THE PRESENTATION DAY
It was so excited for me to see everyone wearing their robot costumes that they customized and tailored for themselves. Everyone need to be in the characteristic during the presentation. I explained thoroughly about my robot - The Calligrapher. The abilities of my robot are observant, good listener, speak 4 languages, write calligraphy, draw Chinese brush painting, and the superpower - positive light. My robot costume is in white and red inspired from the Chinese seal colour.
IDEA JOURNAL 2
I learnt to be more analytical in doing everything. I will list out many possibilities which will lead to different outcomes and find the best way out of them.
I learnt to learn independently. Compared to the previous assignment, this individual project train me to be more independent and doing research by myself.
Besides, I also learnt to manage my time more effectively as there are always a few assignments to do at one time for university life. While building a robot costume by my own could be so time-consuming.