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This paper describes the integration of robotics education into an undergraduate Computer Science curriculum. The proposed approach delivers mobile robotics as well as co...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper describes the integration of robotics education into an undergraduate Computer Science curriculum. The proposed approach delivers mobile robotics as well as covering the closely related field of Computer Vision and is directly linked to the research conducted at the authors' institution. The paper describes the most relevant details of the module content and assessment strategy, paying particular attention to the practical sessions using Rovio mobile robots. The specific choices are discussed that were made with regard to the mobile platform, software libraries, and lab environment. The paper also presents a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of student results, including the correlation between student engagement and performance, and discusses the outcomes of this experience.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 56, Issue: 1, February 2013)
School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Grzegorz Cielniak received the M.Sc. degree in robotics from Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland, in 2000, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, in 2007.
He is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, U.K. He is currently involved in teaching a number of undergraduate computer science subjects at Lincoln, including the mo...Show More
Grzegorz Cielniak received the M.Sc. degree in robotics from Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland, in 2000, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, in 2007.
He is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, U.K. He is currently involved in teaching a number of undergraduate computer science subjects at Lincoln, including the mo...View more
School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Nicola Bellotto received the Laurea degree in electronic engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Essex, Essex, U.K., in 2008.
He is a Senior Lecturer in computer science with the University of Lincoln, where he teaches a number of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including Computer Vision and Robotics and Operating Systems. His ...Show More
Nicola Bellotto received the Laurea degree in electronic engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Essex, Essex, U.K., in 2008.
He is a Senior Lecturer in computer science with the University of Lincoln, where he teaches a number of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including Computer Vision and Robotics and Operating Systems. His ...View more
School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Tom Duckett received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in computer and management science from Warwick University, Coventry, U.K., in 1991, the M.Sc. degree with distinction in knowledge-based systems from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, U.K., in 1995, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Manchester University, Manchester, U.K., in 2001. He also studied at Karlsruhe University, Karlsruhe, Germany, and Bremen University...Show More
Tom Duckett received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in computer and management science from Warwick University, Coventry, U.K., in 1991, the M.Sc. degree with distinction in knowledge-based systems from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, U.K., in 1995, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Manchester University, Manchester, U.K., in 2001. He also studied at Karlsruhe University, Karlsruhe, Germany, and Bremen University...View more
Contents School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Grzegorz Cielniak received the M.Sc. degree in robotics from Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland, in 2000, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, in 2007.
He is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, U.K. He is currently involved in teaching a number of undergraduate computer science subjects at Lincoln, including the module Computer Vision and Robotics. His research interests include mobile robotics, machine perception, estimation and tracking techniques, and monitoring of humans and other species.
Grzegorz Cielniak received the M.Sc. degree in robotics from Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland, in 2000, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, in 2007.
He is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, U.K. He is currently involved in teaching a number of undergraduate computer science subjects at Lincoln, including the module Computer Vision and Robotics. His research interests include mobile robotics, machine perception, estimation and tracking techniques, and monitoring of humans and other species.View more
School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Nicola Bellotto received the Laurea degree in electronic engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Essex, Essex, U.K., in 2008.
He is a Senior Lecturer in computer science with the University of Lincoln, where he teaches a number of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including Computer Vision and Robotics and Operating Systems. His research interests range from mobile robotics to cognitive perception, including sensor fusion, Bayesian estimation, and embedded AI.
Nicola Bellotto received the Laurea degree in electronic engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Essex, Essex, U.K., in 2008.
He is a Senior Lecturer in computer science with the University of Lincoln, where he teaches a number of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including Computer Vision and Robotics and Operating Systems. His research interests range from mobile robotics to cognitive perception, including sensor fusion, Bayesian estimation, and embedded AI.View more
School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Tom Duckett received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in computer and management science from Warwick University, Coventry, U.K., in 1991, the M.Sc. degree with distinction in knowledge-based systems from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, U.K., in 1995, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Manchester University, Manchester, U.K., in 2001. He also studied at Karlsruhe University, Karlsruhe, Germany, and Bremen University, Bremen, Germany.
He is a Reader in computer science with the University of Lincoln, Lincoln, U.K., where he is also Director of the Center for Vision and Robotics Research. He currently teaches artificial intelligence, computer vision, and mobile robotics as part of the B.Sc. program in Computer Science at Lincoln. He was formerly a Docent (Associate Professor) with Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, where he was leader of the Learning Systems Laboratory within the Center for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems.
Tom Duckett received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in computer and management science from Warwick University, Coventry, U.K., in 1991, the M.Sc. degree with distinction in knowledge-based systems from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, U.K., in 1995, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Manchester University, Manchester, U.K., in 2001. He also studied at Karlsruhe University, Karlsruhe, Germany, and Bremen University, Bremen, Germany.
He is a Reader in computer science with the University of Lincoln, Lincoln, U.K., where he is also Director of the Center for Vision and Robotics Research. He currently teaches artificial intelligence, computer vision, and mobile robotics as part of the B.Sc. program in Computer Science at Lincoln. He was formerly a Docent (Associate Professor) with Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, where he was leader of the Learning Systems Laboratory within the Center for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems.View more
