Jumping Robots and Quadratics

Resource ID#: 128995 Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Keywords: Jumping robots, Robots, zeros, axis of symmetry, robots, Brandon Reese, robot navigation, terrain, quadratics, quadratic equations, engineering, trajectory, energy efficiency
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Expert

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