Abstract :
Soft engineering, based on symbiotic coexistence of human, machines and environment, is a new engineering field to explore the proper technology and the proper way of engineering. To explore soft engineering intents easily, various robot projects at Pusan National University conducted are presented. Thought experiment, interactive e-leaning, rapid prototyping engineering, biomimicry, tangibility, and ubiquity are concepts to be explored. Thought experiments projects are organized and performed, which include robot assembly game, Turing test, and robotics in science fiction. "Junk robot project" and "ubiquitous Pusan National University (u-PNU) project" have been organized. Also, bug robot project, interactive robot project, and interactive emotional robot projects are introduced. Weekly science fiction films are shown and discussed.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; educational courses; educational institutions; engineering education; humanoid robots; Pusan National University; biomimicry; interactive e-leaning; interactive emotional robot projects; rapid prototyping engineering; robot assembly game; science fiction films; soft engineering; symbiotic human coexistence; Design engineering; Humans; Orbital robotics; Power engineering and energy; Prototypes; Recycling; Robotic assembly; Robots; Space technology; Symbiosis;
