by Matt Wead | Dec 16, 2021
The last decade has seen rapid growth in the presence of computational thinking (CT) in educational contexts. Those working to advance CT argue that the concepts and skills associated with CT are essential to succeed in an increasingly computational world. Read full...
by Matt Wead | Dec 15, 2021
This paper provides tips for LEGO robot construction involving bracing or gear meshing along a diagonal using standard Botball kits.
by Matt Wead | Dec 15, 2021
This paper can be used in two ways. It can provide reference information for incorporating diagonal elements (for bracing or gear meshing) in educational robots built from standard LEGO kits. Alternatively, it can be used as the basis for an assignment for high school...
by Matt Wead | Dec 15, 2021
This paper considers various simple ways of navigating in a 2-dimensional territory with a two-wheeled robot of a type typical in educational robotics. We determine shortest paths under various modes of operation and compare.
by Matt Wead | Dec 15, 2021
This paper shows how students can be guided to integrate elementary mathematical analyses with motion planning for typical educational robots. Rather than using calculus as in comprehensive works on motion planning, we show students can achieve interesting results...
