Robotics and Education
Robotics and EducationMarcelo H ANG JrAssociate Professor, Dept
of Mechanical EngineeringAg Director, Advanced Robotics
CentreNational University of [email protected]
Skolkovo Robotics 1620 May 2016
OutlineLearningRoboticsWhy learn the science of
robotics?Robotics as a tool for education, like IT and other
technologiesExamplesChallenges and Open Questions Marcelo H Ang Jr,
20 May 2016
2 critical components of LearningWhat are core
knowledge?Mathematics (logic)Science (understanding phenomena)Arts
and humanities (understanding humans)Business (creating
value)Experiential learningEvery day lifeCore valuesIn school and
homeDefines us, our personality, values, and culture.. Marcelo H
Ang Jr, 20 May 2016
One of 2 alone is not enough3
Study/Learn firstPracticethen
Theory
Traditional Education Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May 2016
Do to LearnExplorer-Mindset : Actions help us to think Hands-on
activitiesPlay to LearnFriedrich Froebel (1844)designed balls,
wooden blocks, tiles, sticks and rings to demonstrate that children
learn by playing.Froebel giftsMaria Montessori (1912)Manipulative
materialsEngage students in learning throughPlayful
explorations
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Lifelong Kindergarten (Mitch
Resnick)http://llk.media.mit.edu/Not Creative technologies,
butTechnologies to foster the creative thinking Marcelo H Ang Jr,
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For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn
by doing them.Aristotle Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May 2016
Experiential LearningExperiential is the bestBeing intimately
involvedLiving itWitnessing itTotal
immersionSightSoundFeelingsTouchSmell, tastekinesthetic
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The ChallengeActivities to allow experiential
learningMathematicsPhysical SciencesSocial
SciencesHumanitiesArtsLanguage
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ActivitiesConceptsInterests / AttentionPicture of
studentStudents at all grade levels are fascinated with
robotsTeaching with robots provide a new and exciting way to
motivatestudents
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Gadgets / Kits
Catapult & Trebuchet kits (Lego Educ)Stored tension equals
power of projectileReaching different distances with varying
weights
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Simple Motorized Mechanisms Base
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Robotics for (not only) STEMTRIK LEGO MindstormsVEX
RoboticsFirst Lego LeagueSTEM Robotics KitsBioloid Matrixrobotics
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From toys to real-world
Yaskawa Motoman STEP Package
Preparing secondary students for
industry/manufacturinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzazFNdJ5pM
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Gadgets coming aliveBeyond scientific lawsYou create your own
lawsYour own worldYour own rulesRobotics allows you to do this!
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RoboticsSensing and PerceptionThinking (Computation / Decision
Making)Actuation (Doing something)Making it Alive!
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Our WorldPhysical PhenomenaInputsOutputs
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Creating A New World (and Experience) through RoboticsPhysical
Realization of Concept / IdeaInputsOutputs
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Robotics Two RolesLearning the art and science of roboticsTo
solve problems, realize inventionsMake our world a better place for
all of usUse robotics as a tool for education and learningThe best
tool Concepts coming alive and touching us Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May
2016
Industrial Revolution Birth of MachinesMachines doing work for
usmechanical advantagePower transmission, e.g., conversion of
electrical energy to mechanical energy
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Intelligent Machines
Multi-Axis Machines for MaterialRemoval: Machining
Workshttp://www.cncmachinesinmotion.com/cnc_knee_mill.htmlArticulated
Robotic Arm, fromUniversal Robots
http://www.universal-robots.com Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May
2016
Industrial Robots and Automation
http://machine-project.com Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May 2016
Next Revolution: Information TechnologyComputersWhat do they
do?Communications: Moving data aroundProcessing: Manipulation,
conversionMeaningful to us, humans Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May
2016
Robotic ApplicationsRobots as Super Tools for HumansUnstructured
EnvironmentsHuman Environments
Robots adapting to the environment rather thanEnvironment
adapting to the robot
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Robots in Human Environments
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Role #2: Robotics as a Tool for Learning and EducationRobot is
movingAllow visualization of conceptsAttracts interests and
captures attentionLike IT in Education, but much more with physical
embodiment of IT in the form of artificial intelligence.
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MathematicsProof of Pythagorean Theorem:Have a robot do this
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJMNM3bTEIg&feature=related)
Addition carry over
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Data Logging using NXT
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Inquiry Finding answers to questions!What is the best way to
keep my drink cool on a hot day?Need EvidenceFair Experiments
Three different cups holding the same amount of liquid at the
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Data Logging using NXT
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Position, Velocity and Acceleration
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Wheels Turns Radius - Circumference
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Language LearningRobots performing a taskRobots as actors /
characters in a storyStudents narrate using the language being
learned Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May 2016
Robotics Telepresence
Verizon Vgo Promotion :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOi62FJn60w Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May
2016
English Teacher (Engkey) in South Korea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhCASRj8-Po Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20
May 2016
Robotics to teach MathematicsUC Davis C-STEM
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Constructing 3D Printed Robots to Learn about Science and
Technology3D printed ESRA Robot
Facehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WuLC0RcsIkw
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Challenges AheadActivities for Robotics for EductionNurture
Problem finding and creative problem solvingRobotics in
EducationWhat is the ultimate goal?Robotics is not the end but a
meansTwo-pronged approach in using roboticsBreathing life into
concepts & making learning interestingCreative problem solving
through discovery and application of concepts. Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20
May 2016
ResourcesRobotics Academy (CMU National Robotics Engineering
Center)http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/Educational Robotics
Matrixhttp://robotics.nasa.gov/edu/matrix.phpSTEM
Roboticshttp://www.stemrobotics.orgUC Davies
C-STEMhttp://c-stem.ucdavis.edu/And many more (search STEM
Robotics) Marcelo H Ang Jr, 20 May 2016
Thank you for your attention. Comments are most welcome!
