DocumentCode :
3352915
Title :
Haptic interface for hands-on instruction in system dynamics and embedded control
Author :
Gillespie, R. Brent ; Hoffinan, M.B. ; Freudenberg, James
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
fYear :
2003
fDate :
22-23 March 2003
Firstpage :
410
Lastpage :
415
Abstract :
A haptic interface serves as an ideal context and platform for teaching both system dynamics and embedded control. At The University of Michigan, a traditional undergraduate mechanical engineering course in systems dynamics and a new undergraduate electrical engineering course in embedded control systems have been equipped with instructional modules based on two new single-axis haptic interface devices. The iTouch motor is a low-budget, single axis, voice-coil based haptic device intended for teaching system dynamics fundamentals. Students gain hands-on experience by assembling these motors from scratch, performing experiments, and comparing actual to theoretically predicted dynamic response. A second device called "The Box" features higher torque output and robustness for the embedded control systems course. Both device designs are presented and contrasted and results following from their introduction into the curriculum are discussed. The uses of these devices to rapidly prototype various research projects and integrate undergraduate students into a research program are also briefly discussed.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; control engineering computing; educational courses; electrical engineering computing; embedded systems; haptic interfaces; mechanical engineering computing; teaching; The Box; University of Michigan; embedded control; hands-on instruction; iTouch motor; robustness; single-axis haptic interface devices; system dynamics; teaching; torque output; undergraduate electrical engineering course; undergraduate mechanical engineering course; voice-coil based haptic device; Assembly; Control systems; Education; Electrical engineering; Haptic interfaces; Mechanical engineering; Performance gain; Prototypes; Robust control; Torque control;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, 2003. HAPTICS 2003. Proceedings. 11th Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1890-7
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/HAPTIC.2003.1191328
Filename :
1191328
Link To Document :
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