Title :
Robotics-based freshman immigration course into computer systems engineering
Author :
Thai, C.N. ; Fouraker, A.N.
Author_Institution :
Biol. & Agric. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
Abstract :
A robotics-based freshman immigration course into computer systems engineering (CSE) was created to introduce students to the main design issues in CSE: multi-controller programming, sensor interfacing, servo actuation and serial communications. Freshman students were found to be enthusiastic about the robotis bioloid system used and found it challenging but not overwhelming. The instructional materials were designed around 3 projects: car bot in maze, GERWALK bot penalty kick, and GERWALK bot negotiating stair steps. Mid-term course assessment results are presented in this article.
Keywords :
actuators; educational courses; humanoid robots; legged locomotion; servomechanisms; GERWALK bot; Robotis Bioloid system; car bot; computer systems engineering; freshman immigration course; multicontroller programming; penalty kick; robotics; sensor interfacing; serial communications; servo actuation; Automotive materials; Biological materials; Biosensors; Computer interfaces; Design engineering; Robot programming; Robot sensing systems; Sensor systems; Servomechanisms; Systems engineering and theory;
Conference_Titel :
Southeastcon, 2009. SOUTHEASTCON '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3976-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3978-2
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.2009.5174090
