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

fYear

2009

fDate

5-8 March 2009

Firstpage

278

Lastpage

283

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

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

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/SECON.2009.5174090

Filename

5174090