Using a Mobile Robot as an Educational Tool

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virgil Tiponut ◽  
Zoltan Haraszy ◽  
Daniel Ianchis
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Educational Tool

A Task Based Approach to Mechatronic Systems Education

Volume 3 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Firth ◽  
Brian Surgenor ◽  
Peter Wild
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Electronic Components ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Student Workload ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Elective Course

This paper describes an elective course in mechatronic systems engineering that is project based and team-oriented with hands-on learning. Working in small teams, students add electronic components to a mobile robot base and write the programs required to make the robot perform a series of tasks. Although the application of mobile robots as an educational tool in a mechatronics course is becoming the norm at many universities, the task based organization of the Queen’s mechatronics course is believed to have a number of novel features. The paper will review the pedagogy of the course, including aspects of the student workload, the interplay between teams, and the task based approach to marking and organization of the laboratories.

Education Method of Robotics with Jigsaw Method by Using RT Component

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 830-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuo Hayashibara ◽  
◽  
Shinya Kotosaka ◽  
Naomi Miyake ◽  
Tomomasa Sato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Personal Computer ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Circuit Boards ◽  
Jigsaw Method ◽  
Standard Software

This paper introduces an educationmethod of robotics with the jigsaw method by using the RT component. Robotics contains many areas of technologies, such as mechanism, electronics, and computer programming. Therefore, it may be a desirable academic discipline for studying current complex technologies. For studying robotics efficiently, we propose an education method of robotics based on the jigsaw method. The jigsaw method is an efficient method to induce collaborative learning. We apply the jigsaw method to practical training of controlling a real mobile robot. We design an education program according to the method and develop its educational tool. Our developed educational tool is portable and simple to use. It just consists of a small mobile robot, a range sensor, circuit boards, and a personal computer. The mobile robot is controlled through USB. Moreover, students make program by using RT component. The RT component is a standard software component in the field of robotics. By using the RT component, they can skip to creating programs to drive hardware. We executed an experimental lecture according to the educational program. Through the experiment, we discuss the effectiveness of the proposed method.

scholarly journals Benchmark Framework for Mobile Robots Navigation Algorithms

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (36) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Nelson David Muñoz-Ceballos ◽  
Jaime Alejandro Valencia-Velásquez
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Autonomous Mobile Robot ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Energy Consumption Optimization ◽  
Navigation Algorithms ◽  
Robot Systems

<p>Despite the wide variety of studies and research on mobile robot systems, performance metrics are not often examined. This makes difficult to establish an objective comparison of achievements. In this paper, the navigation of an autonomous mobile robot is evaluated. Several metrics are described. These metrics, collectively, provide an indication of navigation quality, useful for comparing and analyzing navigation algorithms of mobile robots. This method is suggested as an educational tool, which allows the student to optimize the algorithms quality, relating to important aspects<br />of science, technology and engineering teaching, as energy consumption, optimization and design.</p>

The Use of Supplementary Podcasting as an Instructional Tool in an Online Classroom Setting

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Jennifer C. Friberg
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Instructional Tool ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Education Tool ◽  
Professional Learners ◽  
Professional Disciplines

Abstract The use of podcasting is incredibly widespread, with experts estimating that 60 million Americans will be using podcasting in some form by 2010. The use of podcasting has grown beyond entertainment to become an educational tool, showing promise as a way to disseminate information and create networks of professional learners. However, despite the growing clinical and educational uses of podcasting in other professional disciplines, podcasting is being used primarily as a continuing education tool for speech-language pathologists and audiologists at this time. This article provides guidelines and examines the potential applications for use of podcasting in teaching and learning in communication sciences and disorders.

Revisiting analogy as an educational tool - PBL and the game of basketball

2000 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 1029-1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
J O Busari
Keyword(s):  
Educational Tool

EXPERIENCES, FRUSTRATIONS, AND BARRIERS, OF IPAD USAGE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION: LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOM FROM EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
D. J. Sullivan ◽  
S. Labby ◽  
A. Koptelov ◽  
S. L. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Communications Systems ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the barriers that special educator teachers encounter when using iPads within the Life Skills classroom. The research investigates the experiences, frustrations, and barriers through educators’ perceptions of iPad implementation. The influence of these issues suggests why iPad usage is not a device that special education classrooms are using in a widespread daily manner. Exploration of iPads as an educational tool and as a communication device is also discussed, along with considerations of other communications systems such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Alternative and Augmented Communication Devices is considered. Recommendations for further possible research are also discussed.

Indoor Mobile Robot Navigation by Central Following Based on Monocular Vision

2009 ◽  
Vol 129 (8) ◽  
pp. 1576-1584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Saitoh ◽  
Naoya Tada ◽  
Ryosuke Konishi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Robot Navigation ◽  
Monocular Vision ◽  
Mobile Robot Navigation ◽  
Indoor Mobile Robot

3-D Scan Matching for Mobile Robot Localization over Rough Terrain

2019 ◽  
Vol 139 (9) ◽  
pp. 1041-1050
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Nakagomi ◽  
Yoshihiro Fuse ◽  
Hidehiko Hosaka ◽  
Hironaga Miyamoto ◽  
Takashi Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Rough Terrain ◽  
Robot Localization ◽  
Scan Matching ◽  
Mobile Robot Localization
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