Abstract:
The open hardware mobile manipulator (OHMM) is a new open platform with a unique combination of features for teaching robotics software and algorithms. On-board low- and ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The open hardware mobile manipulator (OHMM) is a new open platform with a unique combination of features for teaching robotics software and algorithms. On-board low- and high-level processors support real-time embedded programming and motor control, as well as higher-level coding with contemporary libraries. Full hardware designs and software source codes are available under free licenses enabling the community to adapt and update the design as the field (and available hardware) evolves. Digital manufacturing (3-D printing and laser cutting) methods, now available as low-cost Internet services, enable OHMM to be easily modified and to be built from scratch for a competitive price. Five hands-on curriculum modules are presented that use OHMM to teach robotics software and algorithms at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and results are presented based on student performance and feedback.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 56, Issue: 1, February 2013)
College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
Marsette Vona (M'06) received the B.A. degree in computer science and engineering from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, in 1999, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, in 2001 and 2009, respectively.
In 2010, he joined the faculty of the College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, as ...Show More
Marsette Vona (M'06) received the B.A. degree in computer science and engineering from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, in 1999, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, in 2001 and 2009, respectively.
In 2010, he joined the faculty of the College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, as ...View more
College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
Shekar NH received the Bachelor's degree in electronics and communication from M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India, in 2011, and is currently pursuing the M.Sc. degree in information assurance at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
He is strongly interested in artificial intelligence, robotics, and cryptography.
Shekar NH received the Bachelor's degree in electronics and communication from M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India, in 2011, and is currently pursuing the M.Sc. degree in information assurance at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
He is strongly interested in artificial intelligence, robotics, and cryptography.View more
Contents College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
Marsette Vona (M'06) received the B.A. degree in computer science and engineering from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, in 1999, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, in 2001 and 2009, respectively.
In 2010, he joined the faculty of the College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, as an Assistant Professor, where he teaches robotics, geometric algorithms, and graphics. He founded the Geometric and Physical Computing Group at the university. He spent 2001 to 2003 with NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, building 3-D user interfaces for the Mars Exploration Rover mission
Dr. Vona won the CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for his work with Daniela Rus on self-reconfiguring robots. He was a recipient of the NASA Software of the Year Award in 2004. He recently received the NSF CAREER Award to study 3-D perception and compliant contact.
Marsette Vona (M'06) received the B.A. degree in computer science and engineering from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, in 1999, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, in 2001 and 2009, respectively.
In 2010, he joined the faculty of the College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, as an Assistant Professor, where he teaches robotics, geometric algorithms, and graphics. He founded the Geometric and Physical Computing Group at the university. He spent 2001 to 2003 with NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, building 3-D user interfaces for the Mars Exploration Rover mission
Dr. Vona won the CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for his work with Daniela Rus on self-reconfiguring robots. He was a recipient of the NASA Software of the Year Award in 2004. He recently received the NSF CAREER Award to study 3-D perception and compliant contact.View more
College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
Shekar NH received the Bachelor's degree in electronics and communication from M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India, in 2011, and is currently pursuing the M.Sc. degree in information assurance at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
He is strongly interested in artificial intelligence, robotics, and cryptography.
Shekar NH received the Bachelor's degree in electronics and communication from M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India, in 2011, and is currently pursuing the M.Sc. degree in information assurance at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
He is strongly interested in artificial intelligence, robotics, and cryptography.View more
