Cybot and OSCAR Elementary School Tutorial

Dec02-03

December 10, 2002

Client: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

Advisors: Dr. Lamont, Dr. Patterson, and Dr. Genalo

Team Members: Jenny Golder, Waqas Nazir,

Joshua Sloan, Jasmine Staggers

OutlineProblem StatementDesign Objectives

Intended Use & Uses Technical Problem Design Constraints

End of Product DescriptionAssumptionsLimitations

Outline

Risks and ConcernsTechnical ApproachEvaluation of Project SuccessRecommendations for Further WorkHuman and Financial BudgetsLessons Learned

Problem Statement Since engineers are in high demand it is

necessary to educate more people in the field of engineering. By introducing science and engineering to young students, particularly grades three through six, they will gain a better appreciation for necessary scientific skills. Therefore by creating software and the necessary tutorials to accompany Cybot and/or OSCAR, students will gain more knowledge and interest in pursuing an engineering related field.

Design Objectives – Functionality

Interactive Software IntroductionTutorialsTeacher Materials

Intended Use & Users Students grades 4-6 The end project will be a room-to-room

experiment

Design Constraints

PlatformsEase of OperationVideo

End of Product Description

What is Engineering? Tutorials Software Teacher Materials

Assumptions

Users have necessary knowledgeRobots will Function CorrectlySuitable HardwareAwareness of students capabilities

Limitations

Attention span or lack of interest students might have

Power consumption Availability of working robots

Risks and Concerns

WallWireless Technologies 3rd through 6th grade students.EnvironmentCybot & OSCAR

Technical Approach

Phase I: Project Definition Phase II: Interactive SoftwarePhase III: IntroductionPhase IV: Tutorials & Teacher MaterialsPhase V: Test

Evaluation of Project Success Assessment from elementary school

teachersAssessment from elementary students

(as assessed by teachers)Assessment from Client

Test Group

Recommendations for Further Work

Web-based InteractionOSCAR and/or Cybot’s arm(s)Control of the robot(s)SensorsLesson Plans

Financial Budget

Item Original Estimated Cost

Printing (Posters)(Tutorials)

$200

Total estimated cost

$200

Cost to Date

$50

$50

Human Budget

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Lessons Learned

Keep Notebooks up to DateHave a Backup PlanRunning External Process in JavaNot Quite CLego RobotsCapabilities of 3-6 graders

Closing Summary

Allows young students to experience the joys of engineering

Questions?