Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thad B. Welch, Boise State University; Cameron H.G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

Engineering Education, 2012 Real World Ultrasonic Signals and their Application in Teaching Signal Processing Abstract In our never-ending quest to find ways to interest and motivate our students, we have re- cently found something new for our “bag of teaching tricks.” Ultrasonic signals present a unique andragogical opportunity in any course where signal processing theory and techniques are taught. The authors have recorded (or obtained) a number of naturally occurring ultrasonic signals (e.g., bat echolocation sounds and dolphin whistles) as well as artificially generated ultrasonic signals (e.g., output from a dog whistle and signals from a

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nannan He, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Han-Way Huang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Computers in Education

ApplicationProgramming Interfaces. As a result, complex embedded real-time applications can be efficientlybuilt to meet their real-time processing deadlines on top of FreeRTOS. In this course, FreeRTOSwas applied to conducting experiments with multitask scheduling algorithms and real-timeinterfacing with microcontrollers for all our lab sessions and course projects.This paper presents the primary experiences of teaching real-time embedded systems design toengineering students, with the emphasis of how we adopted FreeRTOS as a real-world RTOSexample in teaching to improve the teaching effectiveness. The description of this course is firstgiven, including course contents, learning outcomes and instruction approach. Next, a survey ofexisting real-time operating

Conference Session

Educational Software

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc.

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Computers in Education

of real-time control. The world operates in real time, and if the code has to deal with the real world, then it must produce controls with predictable, repeatable timing. Page 13.481.2 3. The methodology must produce extensible code. Changes and additions, both at the time of the design and later, in the form of upgrades and bug fixes, must be easy to implement. To accomplish this, the design must be well documented and modular, with a clear, top-down design. Without these capabilities, the affects of code changes cannot be predicted or even limited to one module or group of modules. This leaves the

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tumkor Serdar, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Computers in Education

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Educational Use of Virtual Worlds for Engineering StudentsAbstractOne possible way for increasing student motivation is using computer software and simulations,such as a game-based learning and training platform. There already exist many web-basedlearning games, which may be based on pre-defined interaction scenarios. In recent years, suchinteractions have occurred in virtual worlds, where the users of these virtual worlds (avatars)debate, negotiate, simulate the consequences of various scenarios and solve simplified real-worldproblems. This virtual setting may provide an effective learning experience for students, and itmay also capture and hold their attention. Virtual worlds

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Amos L. Purdy; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

with the release of the secondedition.Laboratory Exercise Development Approach To get practical experience, the graduate student interned with Infinity Power andControl of Rock Springs, Wyoming. This company is an industrial controls company that workswith oil and natural gas companies, such as British Petroleum (BP) and Shell, to installmonitoring and control systems on drilling platforms. The following is the graduate student’sreview of the internship: “Working as an intern at Infinity, I learned real world applications of industrial controls. The first month I got acquainted with the field work and installation of industrial controllers. My work entailed installing the wiring for the control system from start to

Conference Session

Tablets, Mobile and Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank V Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Tracy Q Gardner, Colorado School of Mines

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Computers in Education

thetraditional classroom, for example in a distance-learning environment or for Just-in-TimeTeaching (JiTT), is also discussed.To provide additional context, a brief overview summarizes some of the varied applications andsettings in engineering education in which the use of InkSurvey has been previously explored:increasing learning gains, improving problem-solving skills, and enhancing learning gainsachieved when coupled with computer simulations. Real-time formative assessment collectedwith InkSurvey is blind to gender, personality biases, and other stereotypes, making it aparticularly effective tool in group and cooperative learning environments. This also opens thedoor to additional applications in non-academic settings as well.IntroductionWhen the

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Wiegley, California State University-Northridge

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Computers in Education

. • Digital hardware fundamentals, problems and software interaction. • Embedded memory architectures. • Interrupt processing context restoration. • Shared data problems and concurrent processing issues. • Latency and priorities. • Multitask software architectures. Page 13.430.3 • Real-Time operating systems. • Debugging techniques.The focus of these topics is on what software programming techniques and prac-tices are necessary obtain high quality embedded applications. Electrical design ofembedded devices is beyond the scope of the course. The course format is dividedequally between theoretical instruction and hands-on project based

Conference Session

COED: EE Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Southern University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Computers in Education

mathematical problems are now includingsymbolic capabilities, transforming them into symbolic-assisted numeric computational tools. Inthe area of power systems, pioneer work was performed in the late 80’s at the University ofWisconsin-Madison in the application and use of symbolic computing or symbolic-assistednumeric computational tools in power engineering education 3-7. There are four CAS featureswith potential for changing and improving engineering education1-9:1. Active student learning involvement;2. Experimentation and simulation as a means of understanding concepts;3. Solution visualization; and4. Solving real-world problems.These themes have continued as the principle set of arguments for CAS using, in the teachingengineering disciplines

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Li, Northern Arizona University

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Computers in Education

objectives. Section 3describes the practice-oriented methodologies in details focusing on several selectedsample projects. Section 4 presents student assessment methodology, the assessmentfindings, and selected course evaluations. Finally, concluding remarks along withdirections for future improvements are presented in Section 5.2. Course Outcome and ObjectivesData mining is an elective Computer Science course taken by juniors and seniors inComputer Science at Northern Arizona University (NAU). The overall course outcome isoutlined in the syllabus as “Successful completion of this course will provide a studentwith the necessary skills to design basic data mining algorithms to solve a variety of real-world applications.” In Fall 2010, we offered this

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan J. Meuth, University of Advancing Technology

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Computers in Education

thesedemonstrations are clearly beneficial, as they serve to both break the monotony of an endlessstream of theory and equations, and to tie symbols to real-world phenomena, solidifying theirmeaning in the minds of pupils.5Hands-on laboratory work is highly regarded as a method for reinforcing learning by exposing Page 22.1648.2students to real-world applications and interactions. This is particularly important in theengineering disciplines, as there is a great deal of engineering culture that surrounds theoreticalphenomena under study (e.g. resistor color codes, the use of compilers and tools, etc.). Theseinitially mystifying and often confusing conventions

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus

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Computers in Education

identified by the student teams included: • Architecture Education • Medicine • History • Science and EngineeringIn each case, students identified universities and colleges currently offering courseworkor educational support using Second Life in the specific area and researched theeffectiveness of the approach. In each application, it was generally determined thatSecond Life resources could supplement and enhance “real world” education, and insome cases provide tools that would not be possible in the real world. When possible, thestudent teams were also tasked with interviewing key educators involved in the SecondLife enhancement and summarize their positions as to the worthiness of the applicationand to

Conference Session

The Best of the Computers in Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington

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Computers in Education

was also logged into the virtual world and couldcommunicate directly with the students in the virtual world as the robot toured the physical lab.Live video from the robot was displayed to the students in the virtual world while the robotnavigated in the real space. This activity also allowed students from a senior robotics course tointeract directly with sophomore students in the virtual world. Overall, the online students in thevirtual world succeeded in remotely visiting a robotics class and experience a tour of afabrication facility via the telepresence robot. The operation of the telepresence robot andinteraction with the robotics class was very successful, opening up many future opportunities.The key to this demonstration is that

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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Computers in Education

taken advantage of thetechnology‟s capabilities including social presence, persistence and the visual presentation of thevirtual environment. Emphasis has focused on the visual presentation or building out theseenvironments for pedagogical deployment in an effort to develop virtual classroom and meetingspaces that not only replace the actual real world academic experiences, but also maximize theinherent unique functionalities that the new VW provides. Yet once the spaces are in place therecomes the need to communicate course content; there inlays the impetus behind a growinginterest in the use of VW environments as delivery media for presenting content bothsynchronously and asynchronously.This case covered the course delivery involving three

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhou Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Yizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

on2D/3D graphics and built using a specific game engine. GBVLs are becoming increasinglypopular at various levels of education. In addition to designing the story plot and game logic, otheressential tasks during the creation of GBVLs are to virtualize the real world and to insert all of thevirtual representations of the real objects into the GBVLs’ environments. The traditional methodfor virtualizing real objects is to design the models of these objects with some CAD software andthen to convert these models to the model format of the GBVL. In creating these models, oneneeds to not only measure the real objects but also to draw their features. These processes aretedious and time-consuming, thus considerably limiting the potential application

Conference Session

Educational Software

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Michael Morrow, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Mark Allie, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Thad Welch, Boise State University

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Computers in Education

it appears tooccur instantaneously. Once the application is running, communication via the shared memoryblock is used to control the DSK application’s behavior in response to user input via the dialogwindow displayed on the host computer. This gives users real-time interactivity and immediatefeedback when changes are made on the host computer.The winDSK6 demonstration applications highlight a number of signal processing operations.Nearly all applications require only the basic DSK hardware to operate. Applications includea DSK Settings button that allows for the control of codec functions (such as sampling rate) inreal-time while the application is running on the DSK. As shown in Fig. 2, the available appli-cations include talk-thru, K-P

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ece Yaprak, Wayne State University; Karen Tonso, Wayne State University

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Computers in Education

. Page 13.1024.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Real-Time, Embedded-Systems Networking: A Novel Way to Develop an Interactive Undergraduate CourseINTRODUCTIONDuring the last century, discoveries in the sciences and engineering aided the creation ofincreasingly wider bases for new scientific breakthroughs, facilitated particularly during the lastfew decades by advances in information technologies. These developments impact highereducation and policy-making in at least two ways: globalization of knowledge and rapid changein understandings. Globalization of knowledge resulted in a flat world where knowledge is nowavailable everywhere, at any time, and at lower cost. And, to stay competitive in such a

Conference Session

Computers and Simulation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.

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Computers in Education

method, shells/plates, composite material panels, and tires. She has also worked on nu- merous projects to create advanced engineering design and learning environments which include multi- modal user interfaces for space systems. As Vice President of Information Technology, Peters directs the development of advanced virtual reality applications, including scientific visualization applications and web-based multimedia education/training applications. Page 25.641.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Flexible Multibody Dynamics Explicit Solver for Real-Time Simulation of an

Conference Session

Computer Hardware and Simulation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch, Boise State University

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Computers in Education

pedagogical approachfavored by the authors is a three-step method of teaching DSP.20 1. First, we teach the theory along with interesting and motivating real-time demonstrations, often using the highly versatile winDSK8 tool we’ve developed. 2. We then have students implement a particular concept using MATLAB, until they are com- fortable with the basic topic. 3. Finally, we have them “de-vectorize” their MATLAB code with real-time operation in mind, and convert it to C, then compile and run it in real-time on high-performance DSP hardware.This three-step method of teaching DSP has now been used by many educators at various insti-tutions around the world. It has been found to get students past their initial trepidation with

Conference Session

Simulation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie L. Cutler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Computers in Education

experienced Computer Engineer and Instructional designer, designing in Blackboard, WebCT, and eCollege, and holds many industry-related certifications including the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Trainer (MCT) certificates. Page 26.1374.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Simulation to Application. The Use of Computer Simulations to Improve Real-World Application of Learning. Page 26.1374.2Abstract: Simulations have been used in training and education for years to aid students ingaining the

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuan-Lin Chen, MingChi University of Technology; Shun-Chung Wang, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology

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Computers in Education

atMingchi University in Taiwan. The evaluation results from the students measured before andafter using the approach are very encouraging which demonstrate its efficiency and success.The goals of micro-controller application coursesThe goals of presented teaching approach for micro-controller application course are thatstudents should gain knowledge of the principle of micro-controller operations and could designa real-world application project based on micro-controller topics. The period of the micro-controller application course at Mingchi University in one semester is a total of 51 hours (3 hoursper week times 17 weeks.) The syllabus of this industry-oriented micro-controller course isdescribed in Table 1. We teachers have already integrated

Conference Session

The Best of Computers in Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Virginia Tech; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

experience and involving transactions between thelearner and the environment. Kolb’s experiential learning model is based on such transactions,where knowledge is created through the transformation of external, real-world experiences. Oneform of incorporating real-world experiences involves service learning, where students areactively involved with community-based experiences meeting one or more societal needs. It wasposited that repurposing the software application project to incorporate service learning conceptscould better serve the students involved. Therefore, in 2014 the project was revised in the spiritof experiential learning to meet the needs of clients from the field of education. The project hassince expanded to redirect the narrative

Conference Session

Applications of Online Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Logan N. Collins; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; John D. Whitcomb, Texas A&M University; John Edward Angarita, Columbia University

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Computers in Education

, 2007.18. Sven G Bil´en, Luis P Bernal, Brian E Gilchrist, and Alec D Gallimore. The student space-systems fabrication laboratory: Enhancing engineering education through student-run, real-world projects. In ASEE-NCS 1999 Spring Conference, Pennsylvania State University Erie-Behrend, Erie, PA, pages 68–72, 1999.19. Xu Bing and Sun Haiquan. Construction and practice of t-cdio course system [j]. Research in Higher Education of Engineering, 2:008, 2009.20. Karen Swan, Philip Vahey, Mark van’t Hooft, Annette Kratcoski, Ken Rafanan, Tina Stanford, Louise Yarnall, and Dale Cook. Problem-based learning across the curriculum: Exploring the efficacy of a cross-curricular application of preparation for future learning. Interdisciplinary

Conference Session

Applications of Online Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Computers in Education

participation on diverse teams as “real world” and therefore Page 24.1154.2beneficial13, their behaviors and experiences on diverse teams can be more problematic1,7. Forexample, students of different genders tend to take different roles on teams, with females morelikely to complete project planning and communication work and males more likely to dotechnical planning and hands-on building1,12. It is unclear in the research whether studentschoose to take on gender-specific tasks or are pushed by teammates into those roles.Team discussions tend to privilege some students at the expense of others. Women and under-represented minorities are more likely

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

robotics theory and the open areasof robotics research.IntroductionUndergraduate students in science and engineering frequently express a desire to relate theabstract theory presented in class to real-world or practical application. One method that can beused to integrate component theory with system or practical application is robotics. Sincerobotics theory includes topics such as sensors, controls, mechatronics, kinematics,microcontroller programming, embedded systems and software development; it is an ideal modelfor multidisciplinary application. Students from several disciplines including electrical andcomputer engineering, computer science and software engineering and mechanical engineeringcan work together in a robotics course to gain depth

Conference Session

Technology-Related Educational Research

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ting-Ting Wu, Graduate School of Technological and Vocational Education, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology; Yueh-Min (Ray) Huang, Cheng-Kung University; Rustam Shadiev, Department of Engineering Science, National Cheng Kung University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

train talents equipped with a practical engineeringknowledge and skills to integrate theory with practice 2. Therefore, the curriculum ofengineering education must match the needs to resolve real-world sophisticated and authenticproblems. Moreover, the curriculum of engineering education needs to cultivate students’capability not only of deep perspective to a particular problem but also divergent thinking.This view is supported by the theory of Conceptual Learning and Development (CLD), whichsuggests that taught theoretical concepts should be linked to related engineering problems 2.With the rapid change in the structure of the competitive market, those talents who arecapable of embarking on independent design and skillful in innovation

Conference Session

COED: EE Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Chih Liu, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Computers in Education

system design course starting in 2015,including software and hardware upgrades that improved our hands-on laboratory exercises.Because Xilinx ISE 14.7 version no longer supported newer FPGAs devices, we adopted theXilinx Artix-7 FPGAs on the Basys-3 educational board and the Xilinx Vivado design suite.We also provide some historical context regarding to the evolution of the laboratory exercisesused for this course. Two new lab exercises were developed to address student concerns from thestudent survey in 2015, including introducing the hierarchical design flow for FPGAs earlier inthe course, as well as lack of real-world examples in the lab exercises. In this paper, we describetwo new computer gaming labs added in 2016 along with evaluation data

Conference Session

COED: IOT and Cybersecurity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #21623Single-board Computer Used for Network Streaming Audio Player TFT Touchscreen-based ApplicationDr. David Border, Bowling Green State University David A. Border, Ph.D., holds a principle research interest in electronic information systems. This field includes digital communication and networking and intelligent networked devices. His work includes wireless sensor networks. Prior research included work on signal bandwidth compression and signal specific data encoding techniques. His technology application interest includes networked systems. Typ- ical teaching duties include junior- and senior-level courses in

Conference Session

Computers in Education (CoED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Hans Nagl, Penn State Berks; Rungun Nathan, Penn State Berks

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Computers in Education

. He has active research in the area of lift in Porous medium with Dr. Qianhong Wu (Villanova University). He is an active member of ASEE and ASME and reviewer for several ASME, IEEE and ASEE, FIE conferences and journals. Page 23.1393.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Work-in-Progress: iOS® Devices as DAQ and Hardware for Experiments in Class to Enhance the Real Touch, Feel and See Experiences In today’s world, sensors are everywhere and they are used extensively inevery walk of life. Sensors are used for opening and closing

Conference Session

Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Laut, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Computers in Education

real-world applications. This paper considers a novel application of the LEGO Mindstorms platform and theRWTH-Mindstorms Toolbox for Matlab5,6 to create a series of classroom activities that exposeand engage middle school students in all aspects of controlling a differential-drive mobile robot.LEGO bricks are used to construct a mobile robot consisting of two non-steerable, poweredwheels, and one castor wheel. The mobile robot uses a bluetooth connection to transmit wheelrotation data to a computer base-station running the Matlab program. An odometry modelrunning on Matlab uses the wheel rotation data to keep track of the rotation and displacement ofthe robot on a Cartesian plane. This hardware-software platform is used to create and

Conference Session

Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington

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Computers in Education

-world problems which are best solved by teams ofrobots which are able to communicate, share resources and coordinate tasks. Applications, suchas search and rescue, exploration, mapping, reconnaissance, and remote data collection may allbenefit from robot teams or swarms, which rely on multi-robot communication technology. Forexample, researchers have proposed a robot swarm solution to effectively contain oil spills in theocean.1 The robots, equipped with skimmers, use GPS and radio communication technology tocoordinate operations. Once the spill is contained by the robot team, a ship can pump the oil intocontainers for removal and storage. In another research effort, the coordination of a ground robotand a micro aerial robot is leveraged in