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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200
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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?