Conference Session

Instrumentation in Engineering Projects

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Lance Ward, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Danny Pham, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Anubhav Dixit, University of Maryland College Park; Christopher Snyder, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

sends a message by posting it to a topicand other nodes receive the message by subscribing to that topic.One of the challenges that the DREAM project participants have faced is to keep up with theevolution of ROS. Some of the platforms acquired by the UMES project team use ROS 1 whileothers have adopted ROS 2. The Robot Operating System (ROS) was designed to simplify thedevelopment process of various robotics tasks, such as motion planning, perception, and control.It was designed to work with a wide range of hardware. ROS 1, the original version, was releasedin 2007. It introduced concepts such as message-passing between components, device drivers, andsimulation environments. Some of the limitations identified by researchers, especially in

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Engineering Projects

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Johnson, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Rachel L Bauer, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

, opportunities to collect data are often limited to a single shot, making explosive testshigh-stakes events, with limited room for error and significant costs associated with each test.Professionals in government, military, and industry roles must not only master the tools of thetrade but also learn to interpret the data to drive decisions. This requires more than familiaritywith instrumentation, it demands the ability to plan experiments, troubleshoot challenges, andcritically analyze outcomes. Developing these skills in a structured and safe environment, freefrom the high stakes of real-world testing, is essential for preparing students for the demands oftheir career.Distance education introduces additional challenges to learning design and