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An Educational Mobile Robot
Author(s) -
Scott Wesley,
Berrios Ivan,
Boles Walter
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
computer‐aided civil and infrastructure engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.773
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1467-8667
pISSN - 1093-9687
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8667.1995.tb00283.x
Subject(s) - mobile robot , microcontroller , curriculum , class (philosophy) , automation , fuzzy logic , obstacle , robot , computer science , obstacle avoidance , controller (irrigation) , human–computer interaction , engineering , control engineering , artificial intelligence , multimedia , embedded system , pedagogy , psychology , mechanical engineering , geography , agronomy , biology , archaeology
The need for construction automation instruction in the civil engineering curriculum is reviewed. A mobile robot suitable for use as a laboratory teaching device was developed. Obstacle sensing and avoidance were performed using ultrasonic sensors and a fuzzy logic controller. Experiences of the students who developed the robot are discussed. It is concluded that a class project provides valuable hands‐on experience that reinforces the students' understanding of theory. A background on microcontrollers is provided.