Title :
Introduction for Freshmen to Embedded Systems Using LEGO Mindstorms
Author :
Kim, Seung Han ; Jeon, Jae Wook
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Sch. of Inf. & Commun. Eng., Sungkyunkwan Univ., Suwon
Abstract :
The purpose of the course presented here is to introduce freshmen to embedded systems using LEGO Mindstorms, under an ANSI-C programming environment. The students build their own LEGO robots, make programs for them using ANSI-C, and operate them. By creating these LEGO robots, the students become more motivated, learning the basic concepts of embedded systems and how these concepts can be applied to real world problems.
Keywords :
ANSI standards; C language; computer science education; control engineering education; educational courses; embedded systems; robot programming; ANSI-C programming environment; LEGO Mindstorms; LEGO robots; embedded systems; Automotive engineering; Computer languages; Embedded software; Embedded system; Mobile handsets; Personal digital assistants; Power engineering and energy; Programming profession; Robots; Software safety; Software systems; ANSI-C language; LEGO Mindstorms; Robotic Command Explorer (RCX); embedded systems; freshmen;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TE.2008.919809
