Title :
Affordable K-12 robotics programs
Author :
Levy, E. ; Mangnan Tan ; Gale, R. ; Karp, T. ; Barhorst, A.
Author_Institution :
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the history of GEAR, BEST Robotics and FIRST Robotics in West Texas and analyzes the relative benefits of these programs. We feel that the best case scenario includes both types of programs so that widespread involvement can be achieved cost-effectively through GEAR and BEST and that a more sophisticated level of involvement is available to those with the interest and aptitude through FIRST.
Keywords :
control engineering education; robots; BEST robotics; FIRST robotics; GEAR; West Texas; affordable K-12 robotics programs; Conferences; Educational institutions; Educational robots; Games; Gears; Service robots; FIRST; K-12 engineering outreach; robotics competitions;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2011
Conference_Location :
Rapid City, SD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-468-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2011.6143073
