Authors:
Fabian Gibert
and
Georg J. Schneider
Affiliation:
Department of Computing, Trier University of Applied Sciences, Schneidershof, Trier, Germany
Keyword(s):
e-Learning Hardware and Software, Children's Education using Computer Support and K12 Students, Robotics.
Abstract:
This paper describes an educational and affordable robotics design of hardware and software for a technical platform for playful learning in STEM fields, providing a low entrance barrier and a smooth transition from playing to developing, depending on the user’s age. The platform is installed in a toy car and operates the vehicle motors. A smartphone app serves as remote control. In addition to the simple basic electrotechnical structure for driving, which is comprehensible to users, the design can be extended with actuators or sensors via standardized modules and interfaces. On the software side, experimentation possibilities arise to process captured sensor values or to experiment with an AI-supported image recognition, allowing users to get an insight into up-to-date discussions like AI-based image recognition int the context of autonomous driving. In addition, the system offers smartphone app functions, such as an image display on the smartphone or automated vehicle behavior. Man
ufacturer-independent and without proprietary specifications, this platform opens up a flexible, expandable technical basis for playfully exploring the interaction of components in one's own interest without prior knowledge or programming experience.
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