Rapid prototyping of mobile robots extending LEGO mindstorms platform

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2006

Authors

Goncalves, J (Author) Other; Lima, J (Author) Other; Paulo Gomes da Costa (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: IFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline)

Pages: 47-52

7th IFAC Symposium on Advances in Control Education, ACE 2006

Madrid, 21 June 2006 through 23 June 2006

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Scopus - 4 Citations

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Authenticus ID: P-007-ZGG

Abstract (EN): Some areas of knowledge require the application of new learning methods in order to motivate and involve the students in the learning process. This paper describes the rapid prototyping of mobile robots with the flexible, modular and educational LEGO¿ Mindstorms platform, supporting activities on some mobile robotics topics like control, positioning estimation and reconfiguration. The diversity of involved areas (mechanics, electronics, control,...) illustrates quite well the inter-disciplinarity of robotics. Those who are taking their first steps in robotics, specially in mobile robotics, need tools that allow them to learn some introductory concepts. Copyright © 2006 IFAC.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific