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The expanding role of robotics in Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's
project-based curriculum is featured in this month's issue of SERVO
magazine, a national publication dedicated to the development of the next
generation of robotics experimenters.
Geerhead Columnist David Geer interviewed Rose-Hulman electrical and
computer engineering professors David Voltmer, Carlotta Berry and Dan Moore,
and computer science and software engineering professor Matt Boutell this
spring about the use of robotics in a variety of courses that are central to
teaching engineering on campus. The story about Rose-Hulman's robotics
program, including several photographs, is featured on three pages in the
magazine.
Greer noted: "While Rose-Hulman doesn't offer a degree in just robotics per
se at this time, prospective students can expect to significantly increase
their familiarity with robotics and related disciplines while completing
their educations in a selected engineering program."
Examples featured in the article included:
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Attention: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's use
of robotics to help teach multiple engineering
disciplines is featured in the July issue of SERVO
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Paintball Robotics: Rose-Hulman students participated in an international
robotics design effort surrounding robotics creations that fired paintballs
at red targets. Teams of Rose-Hulman students worked with colleagues from a
South Korea university to scientifically sketch and build the paintball
lobbing robots -- overcoming any linguistic and cultural barriers along the
way.
- Soccer Robots: Teams of junior and freshman electrical and computer
engineering students used LEGO Mindstorm Education NXT Base Sets and
Education Resource Sets, as well as Nintendo Wiimotes, to design robots that
played offense (attempting to shoot goals into a net) and defense (trying to
stop opposing team's shots) while competing in a double-elimination
tournament. Robotics have been used for several years by electrical and
computer engineering professors to show systems design principles. More
information about this year's competition can be found at
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/news/articles/roboticscompetitions09.htm.
- Robotics Certificate Program: Rose-Hulman students can earn a specialized
certificate in robotics after completing a set of multidisciplinary courses,
including mechatronics, mobile robotics and robotics engineering. The
student's certificate curriculum depends on selected majors and interests,
according to Boutell. More information about the robotics certificate
program can be found at
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/news/articles/roboticsinitiative.htm. Faculty
members joining Boutell and Berry in the robotics certification program
include Stephen Chenoweth, associate professor of computer science and
software engineering, and David Fisher, assistant professor of mechanical
engineering. Find out more about Rose-Hulman's robotics certification
program at
www.rose-hulman.edu/class/csse/robotics.
SERVO Magazine (
www.servomagazine.com) is devoted to robots and robotics, with each
issue set to inspire, educate and entertain hobbyists and other persons
enthusiastic about robots.
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