The RoboCup Nanogram League: An Opportunity for Problem-Based Undergraduate Education in Microsystems

Abstract

A problem-based learning approach was chosen for a new senior elective in microsystems. The problem posed to the students was to design microrobots suitable for the new "nanogram league" of the international RoboCup competition, which challenges teams of students and researchers to construct microscopic untethered robots that will compete against each other in soccer-related agility drills on a 2.5mm by 2.5mm playing field. The approach was shown to increase student interest and motivation. The course was considered a success, and will be repeated with some modifications to increase the breadth of the course coverage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA535132

Entities

People

  • Jenelle A. Piepmeier
  • Samara L. Firebaugh

Organizations

  • United States Naval Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Competition
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Instructors
  • Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Microfabrication
  • Micromachining
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • Training
  • United States Naval Academy

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • STEM Education

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Autonomy