Prototyping and integration of educational low-cost mobile robot platform

izvorni znanstveni rad

izvorni znanstveni rad

Prototyping and integration of educational low-cost mobile robot platform

Vrsta prilog u časopisu
Tip izvorni znanstveni rad
Godina 2023
Časopis Tehnički glasnik
Volumen 17
Svesčić 2
Stranice str. 179-184
DOI 10.31803/tg-20220714131724
ISSN 1846-6168
EISSN 1848-5588
Status objavljeno

Sažetak

This paper describes the process of designing and prototyping a low-cost robotic platform based on existing equipment and projects that enable extracurricular STEM activities in Croatia and beyond. A robotic platform with a differential drive configuration was chosen for education from an early age due to its simplicity and a wide range of cheap and compatible components from which it can be made. From the aspect of integration into extracurricular or curricular activities, the BBC micro:bit ecosystem was considered, enabling block- based visual programming. Components with printable parts make up the assembly of the educational robot. The main steps in designing and creating a robot prototype are presented, which consist of the modelling, 3D printing of robot parts, and assembly into a functional system. After several stages of testing, an interactive workshop was held with 7th- grade primary school pupils. Further work is planned to create educational material for extracurricular STEM workshops.

Ključne riječi

3D printing; BBC micro:bit; differential drive; scratch; STEM education