MET 5263 Autonomous Robotics for
Education 1 (*)
Day/Time/Schedule
Class runs from Tuesday,
Sep. 11 to Tuesday, Dec. 11.
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Tue:
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Thu:
Course Description
Introduces
concepts involved in autonomous robotics and how to use robotics education
technology to teach mathematics, physics, science, and computer programming. Provides hands-on experience in designing and constructing mobile
robots using robotic kits such as Lego� NXTTM.
Icon-based visual programming languages are introduced to program autonomous
robots with various sensors and actuators. Discusses issues,
guidelines, and methodologies of introducing robotics in grade school classes.
10% introduction to robotics and technology education
30% Topics in math and physics; Lego
construction
60% Programming Languages and
tools
Instructor:
Maurice Tedder, M.S.C.S.
Prerequisite(s):
None (Permission of
course instructor, if student outside MET program)
LEGO NXT kits and software required
to purchase
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Software:
NXTG version 1.1 (Released in Aug, 2007)
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NXT
Kit
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Lego
Education version: www.LEGOeducation.com
(software sold separately)
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Retail
version: http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=8527 (software included)
Contact
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MET
program related questions: Dr. V. Tobos, [email protected] (248-204-3617)
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Robotics
Education in general: Dr. CJ Chung, [email protected] (248-204-3504)
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Course
specific questions: Prof. Maurice Tedder, [email protected]
(*) This is a course in
9-2-07