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Robotics Engineering Course Outline Course Title: Robotics Engineering CBEDS Title: Engineering CBEDS Number: 5573 Job Titles / O*Net Codes: Mechanical Engineers 17-2141.00 Course Description: In this class students will use robotics to explore the fundamentals of engineering and electronics. The course will consist of lectures including principles of engineering, physics, electronics, mechanics, and computer programming. Laboratory experiments will require students to build simple robots to demonstrate these principles. In the first semester, students will use B.E.A.M Robotics to create robots from recycled electronics. While building the robots, students will learn the function of basic electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors. Students will learn to solder these components together to make simple robots. The design process will be emphasized as the robots are tested and their designs are modified. The second semester will be spent building and programming a robotic truck. The truck project will build on concepts learned in the first semester and introduce other concepts such as serial communication, computer programming, and common components that are used to make robots. Hours: 180 Prerequisites: Required: C grade in algebra Recommended: geometry, trigonometry, computer programming, mechanics Course Learning Goals engage students in the multidisciplinary aspects of robotics introduce students to electronics fundamentals explore the fundamentals of mechanics provide students with technical design experience apply the scientific process to testing and revision of robot design demonstrate practical applications of computer programming Course Outline: SEMESTER I Basic Electronics AC/DC - a game for learning electrical circuits. Make a Circuit - build a simple electrical circuit using simple components: battery, switch, and light bulb. Series and Parallel - build more advanced types of electrical circuits using simple components. Your First Robot: the Symet Introducing Mark Tilden and BEAM Robotics - Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, Mechanics Resistors, Capacitors, and Transistors Oh My! - introduce electrical components needed for symet. The Joy of Junkbots - learn how to safely take apart old electronics and remove the basic components Breadboard Circuits - construct the symet using breadboard Soldering - soldering safety and techniques Building the Symet - build the Symet robot using soldering iron Testing & Revision - A.K.A. Troubleshooting 101 Modification - Make observations and note how to make the robot better next time. The Solaroller Design of Solaroller Breadboard Solaroller Build Solaroller Testing & Revision Modification Final Exam - present modified solarollers SEMESTER II Introducing the Robot Truck Robot Truck Design - truck, remote control, relay switch, serial connection, computer, and software Relay Switch - what is a relay switch? study the command sets for the relay switch Serial Communications I - use Serial Comm to communicate with relay switch from computer. Serial Communications II - use Serial Comm to control truck from computer. Computer Programming - three-week workshop on computer programming using the Java language Truck Comm - study the Java program used to control the truck. Final Project - write a program that makes the truck move in a predefined path (circle, figure-8, etc.) Final Exam - present Truck Comm programs to class 1/27/10