Robotics in Education

Name: Robotics in Education | Current Research and Innovations
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Current Research and Innovations

Munir Merdan Wilfried Lepuschitz Gottfried Koppensteiner Richard Balogh David Obdrzálek(Editor)

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Published on 6. August 2019

XIV, 441 pages

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Intro
Preface
Organization
Committee
Co-chairpersons
International Program Committee
Local Conference Organization
Sponsor
Contents
Comprehensive View on Educational Robotics
On Measuring Engagement Level During Child-Robot Interaction in Education
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Measuring Engagement Levels
2.1 Typical Education
2.2 Special Education
3 Discussion
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
The Effect of Commercially Available Educational Robotics: A Systematic Review
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Planning the Review
2.2 Conduction of the Review
3 Results
4 Discussion
4.1 The Effect of the Different Educational Robotics Products
4.2 How the Studies Were Designed and Conducted
4.3 Recommendations
4.4 Future Directions and Limitations
5 Conclusion
References
Workshops, Curricula and Related Aspects
On the Use of Robotics for the Development of Computational Thinking in Kindergarten: Educational Intervention and Evaluation
Abstract
1 Introduction - Computational Thinking: A 21st Century Skill
2 Materials and Methods
3 Design and Implementation of the Educational Intervention
3.1 Objectives, Background, Outline and Sample
3.2 The Pre- and Post-tests to Assess the Level of CT Skills
3.3 The Two Central Stages of the Intervention
4 Evaluation Results
5 Conclusions - Further Research
References
"CREA": An Inquiry-Based Methodology to Teach Robotics to Children
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Framework
2.1 Tools
2.2 "CREA" - The Methodology to Teach Programming to Children
3 Methodology
4 Results
5 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Educational Robotics in Kindergarten, a Case Study
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 ?ee?ot
1.2 School Background
1.3 Educational Approaches and Methodology
1.4 Teaching Experiment
2 Experimental Programming Activities
2.1 Meeting ?eeBot
2.2 STEM Activities with the Traditional Song Feggaraki
2.3 Creation of Floor/Track Inspired by the Krifo Scholio Story
2.4 Routes
2.5 Playing Music with Boomwhackers
2.6 Creation of Coded Track and Routes with BEEBOT Following the Notes of the Song
3 Discussion - Conclusions
References
Comparison of LEGO WeDo 2.0 Robotic Models in Two Different Grades of Elementary School
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Hello Robot - First Activity with LEGO WeDo 2.0
3.1 Activity Goals
3.2 The Course of the Activity
4 Comparison of First Robotic Models Creation in 3rd and 4th Grade
4.1 Construction of a Robotic Model According to the Pupils' Fantasy
4.2 Programming of the Robotic Model
4.3 Presentation of the Robotic Model
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
STEAM Robotic Puzzles to Teach in Primary School. A Sustainable City Project Case
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Educational Robotics and Curricula
1.2 Educational Robotics and Low-Cost Platforms
1.3 Educational Robotics Board
1.4 Goal of the Paper
2 Previous Works. Spanish STEAM Curricula
3 Design of Intervention Proposal
3.1 Contents
4 Methodology
4.1 Presentation of the Project
4.2 Cooperative Puzzle
4.3 Final Product Presentation
5 Materials and Resources
5.1 Virtual Learning Environment
5.2 Robotics Kit
6 Conclusions and Future Work
References
STEAM Approach to Autonomous Robotics Curriculum for High School Using the Robobo Robot
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Robobo: The Next Generation of Educational Robots
3 STEAM Curriculum for Autonomous Robotics
4 Teaching Unit Examples
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Design and Analysis of a Robotics Day Event to Encourage the Uptake of a Career in STEM Fields to Pre-GCSE Students
1 Introduction
1.1 Constructivism and Constructionism
1.2 Bloom's Taxonomy
1.3 Novelty of Paper
2 Method
2.1 Part A - Introduction to Robotics
2.2 Part B - Group Project
2.3 Part C - Keynote Speaker
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
4.1 Future Work
References
Robotics Education To and Through College
1 Introduction
2 Robotic Platform
3 Curriculum
3.1 Engineering Design Process
3.2 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
3.3 Controls
3.4 Programming
4 Survey Results
4.1 Summer Youth Programs 2017 Results
4.2 Spring 2018 Autonomous Systems Results
5 Observations and Lessons Learned
References
Technological Literacy Through Outreach with Educational Robotics
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Outreach with Educational Robotics
3.1 Activity Block: Lecture About Robots
3.2 Activity Block: Explore a Robot
3.3 Activity Block: Innovation Lab
3.4 Activity Block: Interaction with a Humanoid Robot
4 Evaluation Design
4.1 Quantitative Method
4.2 Findings
4.3 Qualitative Method
4.4 Evaluation Process
4.5 Results
5 Conclusion and Outlook
Acknowledgements
References
Robotic Theater: An Architecture for Competency Based Learning
1 Introduction
2 Robotics and Education
3 Educational Model
4 Educational Model Application
4.1 First Educational Stage: Awareness
4.2 Second Educational Stage: Appropriation
4.3 Third Educational Stage: Impact
5 Quemes Robot and VEX Robotic Kit
5.1 VEX EDR Robotic Kit
6 ARDUBLOCK Programming Environment
7 RoboAct Software
8 Case of Study: Soacha, Zipaquirá and Girardot
9 Conclusion
References
First Steps in Teaching Robotics with Drones
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Educational Specifications
4 How to Teach Programming with the Airblock® Drone
4.1 Lesson and Method
4.2 Differentiation and Grading
5 Conclusion
References
Project-Based Learning Focused on Cross-Generational Challenges
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Project Activities
3 Analyzing Process
3.1 ICT Workshop
3.2 Innovation-Lab Workshop
4 Developing-Process
4.1 Cuddly Toy Robot for Seniors
4.2 Emergency Bracelet
4.3 "Unconscious Recognition" System
4.4 Yeet-Bot for Children
5 Testing Process
6 Impact of the Project
7 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Technologies for Educational Robotics
A Generalized Matlab/ROS/Robotic Platform Framework for Teaching Robotics
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Goal of the Paper
2 Previous Works. An Educational Platform Based on Matlab/Simulink/Lego EV3
3 A Generalized Platform Based on Matlab/ROS/Robotic Platform
3.1 Linking Matlab-ROS
3.2 Linking Matlab-ROS-Robot
4 Testing the Platform with an Educational Application
5 Conclusions
References
Turtlebot 3 as a Robotics Education Platform
1 Introduction
2 Hardware Overview
3 Software Overview
4 Example Use Case: Mobile Robotics Exercise Sessions
5 Example Use Case: Embedded Control Systems Experience
6 Evaluation of Learning Outcomes
6.1 Mobile Robotics
6.2 Embedded Control Systems
7 Conclusion
References
SLIM - A Scalable and Lightweight Indoor-Navigation MAV as Research and Education Platform
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 The SLIM
3.1 Design-Aspects and Constraints of the Physical MAV-Setup
3.2 Modelling and Control of the MAV
3.3 Design of the Software Framework
3.4 Architectural Overview and Utilized Methods
4 Use Cases in Research and Education
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
An Open Solution for a Low-Cost Educational Toy
Abstract
1 Introduction and Related Work
2 Organization
3 2D and 3D Modelling
4 Introduction to Arduino Platform
5 Building Otto
5.1 Powering and Wiring the System
6 Open Software Framework
6.1 Calibration
6.2 Bluetooth Communication
6.3 Playing Melodies in the Background
6.4 Choreographies
6.5 Starting Programs Using Ultrasonic Sensor
6.6 Controlling the Robot with Android Devices
7 Example Choreographies
8 Framework Scalability
8.1 Multiple Arduino Units
9 Makers Movement in Educational Process
10 Future Directions and Conclusions
References
Environment Virtualization for Visual Localization and Mapping
1 Introduction
2 Learning Contents
2.1 Visual Mapping and Localization
3 Vision System
4 Visual Environment Generation
4.1 Virtual Objects
4.2 Virtual Layout
4.3 Virtual Images
4.4 Virtual Output
4.5 Assessment
5 Conclusions
References
Programming a Humanoid Robot with the Scratch Language
1 Introduction
2 Current Architecture
2.1 Kaspar
2.2 Scratch Programming Language
3 The Scratch Front-End Architecture
3.1 Scratch Interface
3.2 JavaScript
3.3 The API (Spring)
4 User Evaluation Study
4.1 Ethics Statement
4.2 Study
4.3 Results
5 Discussion
6 Conclusions
7 Future Work
References
Integrating Robotics with School Subjects
Bringing an Educational Robot into a Basic Education Math Lesson
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Study of Robot-Supported Math Lessons
2.1 The Design of the Study
2.2 Results
3 Conclusions and Discussion
3.1 Conclusions
3.2 Limitations
3.3 Further Developments
Acknowledgments
References
Inviting Teachers to Use Educational Robotics to Foster Mathematical Problem-Solving
1 Introduction
2 Context
3 First Challenge
4 Second Challenge
5 Third Challenge
6 Conclusion
References
Integrating Mathematics and Educational Robotics: Simple Motion Planning
1 Introduction
2 Navigation Framework and Primitives
3 Horizontal and Vertical Navigation
4 Generalized Navigation
5 Empirical Results
6 Conclusion
References
Learning Symmetry with Tangible Robots
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
2.1 Robots in Education
2.2 Tangibles and Haptics for Learning
3 System Description
4 Design of the Activities
4.1 Paper Posters
4.2 Interaction Design
5 Research Hypothesis
6 Case Study
6.1 Participants and Apparatus
6.2 Activities
7 Results
7.1 Assessment of Collaboration
7.2 Bonus Activity
8 Discussion
9 Conclusions and Future Works
References
Lessons from Delivering a STEM Workshop Using Educational Robots Given Language Limitations
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Thymio Specifications
2.2 Description of Workshop
2.3 Questionnaire
3 Results
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Using Robots as an Educational Tool in Native Language Lesson
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results
4 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Robotics Competitions
Educational Robotics Competitions and Involved Methodological Aspects
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Robotex Cyprus 2018 Competition
3 Common Robotics Competition Challenges
3.1 Line Following
3.2 Maze Solving
3.3 Mini Sumo
4 Application of the Engineering Design Approach
5 Practical Competition Robot Design Issues
6 Algorithmic Control Procedures and Flowchart Representations
6.1 Basic Algorithms for Line Following
6.2 Basic Algorithms for Standard Maze Solving
7 Conclusions
References
Participants' Perceptions About Their Learning with FIRST LEGO® League Competition - a Gender Study
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 Educational Robotics Competitions' Impact on Students' Learning
2.2 Gender Differences Observed in Educational Robotics Competitions
3 Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Context and Sample
3.3 Research Instruments
3.4 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Young Roboticists' Challenge - Future with Social Robots - World Robot Summit's Approach: Preliminary Investigation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Motivation
3 Junior School Robot Challenge
4 The Study
4.1 The Competition
4.2 The Workshop
4.3 Participants
4.4 Programming Experience
4.5 Competition Performance
5 Conclusion and Next Step
References
Evolution of Educational Robotics in Supplementary Education of Children
1 Introduction
2 Project Activities in Engineering Education of Schoolchildren
3 Eurobot Competition Retrospection
4 Evolution of Tools for Technical Education
5 Conclusion
References
Robot League - A Unique On-Line Robotics Competition
1 Introduction
2 Robot League
2.1 Organization
2.2 About the Rules
2.3 Tasks Classification
2.4 Example Tasks
2.5 Supporting Software
3 Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Autonomous Driving Car Competition
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Autonomous Driving Contest
3 Mathematical Model
4 The Design Autonomous Robot
5 The Adopted Vision System
6 Example of Lane Lines Recognition Algorithm
7 Conclusions and Future Work
Acknowledgment
References
Cross Topics in Educational Robotics
Cross-Age Mentoring to Educate High-School Students in Digital Design and Production
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Study Frameworks
4 Findings
5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Robot Tutors: Welcome or Ethically Questionable?
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Moral Conceptions Regarding Robot Tutors
2 Methodology
2.1 Selection Procedure
2.2 Data Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Values Attributed to the Introduction of Robot Tutors
4 Future Research
References
Teaching Robotics with a Simulator Environment Developed for the Autonomous Driving Competition
1 Introduction
2 Autonomous Driving Competition
3 Autonomous Driving Simulator
3.1 Simulator Engine: MORSE
3.2 Autonomous Driving Competition Simulation Scenario
3.3 Game Engine - Logic Bricks
3.4 Physics
3.5 Simulation Builder
4 Teaching Robotics with the Autonomous Driving Simulator
4.1 Image Processing
4.2 Motion Control - Lane Following
4.3 Deep Learning - Crosswalk Identification with YOLOv2
5 Conclusion
References
User-Driven Design of Robot Costume for Child-Robot Interactions Among Children with Cognitive Impairment
1 Introduction
2 Incorporating Arts and Psychology in Social Robots
3 Design of Robot's Costume
3.1 Costume Design Criteria
3.2 Costume Design Process
4 Selection of Robot Costume for Child-Robot Interaction
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Setup of a Temporary Makerspace for Children at University: MAKER DAYS for Kids 2018
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Foundation
3 Austrian Proof-of-Concept: MAKER DAYS for Kids 2018
3.1 Room Design and Rules
3.2 Workshops and Tools
3.3 Evaluation of Activities in an Open Teaching and Learning Setting
4 Results
5 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
The Uncanny Valley of the Virtual (Animal) Robot
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Survey Procedure
2.2 Participants
2.3 Stimulus
3 Results
4 Discussion
5 Future Work
5.1 Applications for the Human-(Animal) Robot Interaction as Tutorial Agents
5.2 Virtual Animal Robots in Serious Games and Virtual Reality
5.3 Simulation Robot Labs: Virtual Animals
5.4 Interactive Robotic Avatars with Real-Time Facial Animation
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Cyber-Physical System Security: Position Spoofing in a Class Project on Autonomous Vehicles
1 Introduction
1.1 Course and Project Objectives
2 Local Positioning System
2.1 AprilTag
2.2 System Description
2.3 Vehicle Design
3 Spoofing Experiment
3.1 Student Reactions
4 Lessons Learned
4.1 Future Work
References
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