Robotics and Engineering Design
Chin-Sung Lin
Mission Statement
Through the process of learning basic concepts, design methodologies, and implementation skills in cutting-edge engineering fields, students will acquire the basic engineering design skills, and develop innovative problem solving capabilities to face real-world challenges
Engineering Fields
Five cutting-edge engineering fields:– Remote-Controlled Robots
– Autonomous Mobile Robots
– Drone Programming
– 3D Modeling & Printing
– Mobile Apps Programming
Robotics & Engineering
Design
Project Management
Technical Communication
Innovative Problem Solving
Electronics
3D Modeling
Programming
Mechanics
Scope of Learning
Course Specials
• Start-up Mentality & Market Competition
• Quality Products & Delivery Deadlines
• Designers/Makers vs. Consumers/Users
• Dynamic Environment & Fast Learning
• Group Projects & Individual Accountability
• Failures & Risk-Taking Mindset
Robotics Tools
• Vex Robotics System
• RobotC Programming Language
Robotics Tools
• A.R. Drone 2.0
Drone Programming Tools
• AutoFlight
Drone Programming Tools
iPhone App Tools
• Objective-C Programming Language
• XCode
iPhone App Tools
• iPhone / iPad Simulator
iPhone App Tools
3D Modeling Tools
• Trimble Navigation SketchUp
3D Printing Tools
• MakerBot Replicator 2
Supporting Tools – Class Website
Supporting Tools – Class Blog
Supporting Tools – Online Journal
Course Format
• Class presentations and workshops
• Online self-pacing video tutorials
• Group activities and laboratory investigations
• Homework assignments
• Projects, projects, projects
Instructional Resources
• Class Website– http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=602832
• Class Blog– http://red2015-16.blogspot.com/
Grading Policy
• Homework Assignments & Quizzes (HQ) (20
pts)
• Class/Lab Participation and Results (CL) (20
pts)
• Project Deliverables and Presentations (PR) (60 pts)
* Weighting Factor of Individual Contribution (WF) (0 ~ 100)
• Your Grade = PR x WF % + HQ + CL * Paper assignment due in the beginning of the class on due day
* Electronic assignment due by the midnight on due day
Course Expectations
• Attend class on time and ready to work.
• No food, gum & drink in class.
• Actively participate in class.
• Respect your classmates and their right to learn.
• Work as a team with your partner.
• Complete and submit assignments on time.
• Practice the new skills right after the class.
• Academic integrity per school policy.
Computer Resource
• Each student is assigned a specific MacBook Air™ laptop.• Each group is assigned a Lenovo™ Windows™ laptop.• Be aware that 4 classes are sharing the same laptops!• Use computer resource only for class work ONLY.• Use computer resource in a safe and responsible way.• Backup your work through email / USB flash everyday.• Reshelf your laptop and plug in the power in a designated
way.• After school use of computer are ONLY limited to the lab.• Use earphone while playing video tutorials.
Open Lab & Technical-Help
• After School Tech Time: Project groups that need technical advice, access computer resource, robot kits, tools, or work on their projects may come to the lab (Room 201/417) on Mon. through Fri.
Homework Assignment 1
• Fill out the online student resume form through the homework section of class website.
[Due TODAY, 09/11/2015]
Homework Assignment 2
• Introduction letter
• Syllabus
• Lab safety guidelines
[Return slips will be collected next Monday, 09/14/2015]
Questions & Answers