A short demonstration of the Robotics course Simos Anagnostakis University of Crete, Crete, Mobilim Conference Program October 6-7, 2009 Yozgat

What is robot? An autonomous system which exists in the physical world, can sense its environment, and can act on it to achieve some goals.

Robots are becoming part of everyday life

More robots PatrolBot Base with Twin Lasers & Stereocam (Vertical laser visible, horizontal laser is under sonar ring) Robot Asimo MobileRobots Robot Reconnaissance Team at SRI's Artificial Intelligence Center in Menlo Park includes AmigoBots and Pioneer-AT's.

Industrial Robots Exploration Medicine

Why Robotics? 1. Robotics is exciting! 2. Robotics is intriguing! 3. Robotics is fun! 4. You need to know a lot of math and science to build a robot. “Use the motivational effects of robotics to excite this and future generations of children to study science and technology”

Goals Importance of Engineering Hands-on Learning Open-ended, creative, all skill levels Motivate math and science learning Low entry, high ceiling

Using Robotics to Teach/Learn Applied Math and Science Mathematics Programming Sensor Feedback Geometry Electronics Mechanical Engineering Measurement Simple Machines Ratios & Proportions Computer Science Mechanics Physics

Theoretical context: robotics and constructionism in education TermFounde r Highlights Constructivism Piaget Learning takes place as the result of mental construction by the learner. Emphasis is placed on the learner and not the instructor. Learner interacts with objects and events and thereby gains understanding of the features held by such objects and events Learner constructs his/her own conceptualizations and solutions to problems. Autonomy and initiative is encouraged Constructionism Papert "Giving children good things to do so that they can learn by doing much better than they could before." Find ways in which the technology enables children to use knowledge, mathematical or other. Cooperative Inquiry University of Maryland Three step process: Contextual inquiry: observe how children interact with the technologies that are currently available. Participatory design: Sketch ideas by building. Technology Immersion: Expose children to technology that they might not encounter otherwise. Learning by Design Georgia Tech Students learn as a result of collaboratively engaging in design activities and reflecting appropriately on their experiences. Learn science concepts through hands-on experience and real-world applications. Incorporates teacher scaffolding to prevent classroom chaos. Enhance problem-solving, decision making and collaboration skills.

Robot Hardware

Robot Hardware …. Release bit Processor 3 inputs, 3 outputs 6 AA battery Release bit ARM7 Processor/256k Flash /64k Ram USB Bluetooth connections 4 inputs, 3 outputs recharge battery RCX NXT LEGO ® MINDSTORMS ® Education At the end 2009 will stopping the support of the RCX.

NXT Connections Touch Sound Light Distance 3º Motor USB Input Output 2º Motor 1º Motor

Robot Software NXT-G (NXT Graphical programming) RoboLab2.9 RobotC, NCX, NBC, Java, etc Microsoft Robotics Studio

LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Data Logging Drag and Drop icons - Download - Run

Laboratory of Educational Robotics An undergraduate course for Primary Education Teacher --Students

Objectives & Syllabus Objectives: Understanding the basic concepts of robots, familiarization with robot programming, apprehension of the possibilities and limitations of robots, development of problem solving skills. Syllabus: familiarization with the material Lego Mindstorms, construction of simple robots under guidance, construction a robot for a challenge, design and implementation a their own classroom application

Table I – A Summary of the Syllabus 1 st PART 1 st weekIntroduction, GroupsUsing Robotics to Teach/Learn Applied Math and Science. Theoretical context: robotics and constructionism in education. 2 nd weekKnow the material and software Level 1: Introduction to Robotics Design with LEGO® Digital Designer 2 Build the robot (with guideline) Install and using the program NXT Educator Communicate computer with robot Work with all the bricks from the unique robot set, LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT #8527. Then upload your model and building guide to the LEGO MINDSTORMS website. 3 rd weekProgramming with sensors. Level 2: Starting Programming 10 introductory activities for students related to Robotics concepts (play sound, use display, drive forward, drive reverse, accelerate, curve turn, point turn, drive in square, my block1 and parking bay). 4 th weekProgramming with sensors. Level 3: Further Programming 10 introductory activities for students related to Robotics concepts (action replay, detect sound, sound control, detect distance, distance control detect dark line, follow a line, detect touch, sensor bumper and hit red ball). 5 th weekAdvance Programming. Level 4: Structuring compound programs 9 introductory activities for students related to Robotics concepts (speed control, react to distance, react to light, rotation sensor, reset rotation sensor, reaction time, nxt buttons, sound control 2, bump counter). 6 th weekAdvance Programming. Level 4: Structuring compound programs 10 introductory activities for students related to Robotics concepts (Send message, range control, random duration, save a file, calibrate sensor, display text, acceleration control, my block 2, motor bumper and multiple download). 7 th weekData logging project.. Level 4: Collect and graph data 7 introductory activities for students related to Data Logging concepts (real time logging, remote logging, music maker, mobile inspection, speed logging, object detection and heat detection). 2ο PARTTwo long length cooperative learning activities 8 th - 9 th weekIndependent Project 1Construction a robot for a challenge (RoboPong, PrintLEGO, est.) 10 th - 11 th weekIndependent Project 2Design and implementation at their own classroom application 12 th weekPost-testFinal check 13 th weekProjects Presentation

Competition 1 “RoboPong” 200 cm 90 cm 62,5 cm 20 cm 5 cm 11 cm 62,5 cm 10 cm 2 cm   23 0

Competition 2 “LegoPrint”

Summer Schools AESTIT EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS' INTRODUCTORY COURSE RETHYMNO 2008 RETHYMNO 2009

End Thank you, “ “Knowledge is experience. Everything else is just information.” Albert Einstein Take Risks! Ask ? Don’t be afraid to fail Technology isn’t perfect It’s not about the technology!