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2020

Fostering STEAM through challenge-based learning, robotics, and physical devices: A systematic mapping literature review

Autores
Conde, MA; Rodriguez Sedano, FJ; Fernandez Llamas, C; Goncalves, J; Lima, J; Garcia Penalvo, FJ;

Publicação
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Abstract
Nowadays, companies are demanding better-prepared professionals to succeed in a digital society, and the acquisition of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)-related competencies is a key issue. One of the main problems in this sense is how to integrate STEAM into the current educational curricula. This is not something related to a subject or educational trend but rather to new methodological approaches that can engage students. In this sense, such active methodologies that apply mechatronics and robotics could be an interesting path to pursue. Given this context, the first necessary task in evaluating the potential of this approach is to understand the landscape of the application of robotics and mechatronics in STEAM Education and how active methodologies are applied in this sense. To carry out this analysis in a systematic and replicable manner, it is necessary to follow a methodology. In this case, the researchers employ a systematic mapping review. This paper presents this process and its main findings. Fifty-four studies have been selected out of 242 total studies analyzed. From these, beyond obtaining a clear vision of the STEAM landscape regarding project topics, we can also conclude that robotics and physical devices have been applied successfully with collaborative methodologies in STEAM Education. Regarding conclusions, this paper shows that robotics and mechatronics applied with active methodologies is to be a good means to engage students in STEAM disciplines and thus aid the acquisition of what is commonly known as "21st-century skills."

2020

Honeycomb Map: A Bioinspired Topological Map for Indoor Search and Rescue Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Autores
da Rosa, R; Wehrmeister, MA; Brito, T; Lima, JL; Pinheiro Nunes Pereira, AIPN;

Publicação
SENSORS

Abstract
The use of robots to map disaster-stricken environments can prevent rescuers from being harmed when exploring an unknown space. In addition, mapping a multi-robot environment can help these teams plan their actions with prior knowledge. The present work proposes the use of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the construction of a topological map inspired by the way that bees build their hives. A UAV can map a honeycomb only if it is adjacent to a known one. Different metrics to choose the honeycomb to be explored were applied. At the same time, as UAVs scan honeycomb adjacencies, RGB-D and thermal sensors capture other data types, and then generate a 3D view of the space and images of spaces where there may be fire spots, respectively. Simulations in different environments showed that the choice of metric and variation in the number of UAVs influence the number of performed displacements in the environment, consequently affecting exploration time and energy use.

2020

Using a Collaborative Robot to the Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Autores
Fernandes, LD; Lima, JL; Leitao, P; Nakano, AY;

Publicação
FOURTH IBERIAN ROBOTICS CONFERENCE: ADVANCES IN ROBOTICS, ROBOT 2019, VOL 2

Abstract
Rehabilitation is a relevant process for the recovery from dysfunctions and improves the realization of patient's Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Robotic systems are considered an important field within the development of physical rehabilitation, thus allowing the collection of several data, besides performing exercises with intensity and repeatedly. This paper addresses the use of a collaborative robot applied in the rehabilitation field to help the physiotherapy of upper limb of patients, specifically shoulder. To perform the movements with any patient the system must learn to behave to each of them. In this sense, the Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithm makes the system robust and independent of the path of motion. To test this approach, it is proposed a simulation with a UR3 robot implemented in V-REP platform. The main control variable is the resistance force that the robot is able to do against the movement performed by the human arm.

2020

Adaption of RoboSTEAM Project to the Pandemic Situation

Autores
Conde, MÁ; Rodríguez Sedano, F; Fernández, C; Ramos, MJ; Alves, J; Celis Tena, S; Gonçalves, J; Lima, J; Reimann, D; Jormanainen, I; García Peñalvo, FJ;

Publicação
ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Abstract
COVID pandemic has changed the way in which we carry out our daily life and also have affected educational processes. Teaching and learning have changed from a most common face to face context to a blended or online context. This implies changes in the way to carry out the activates and have an impact in research projects such as RoboSTEAM. Such project, that applies Challenge Based Learning methodologies with application of Robotics and Mechatronics, requires to change its approach to show how it is possible to succeed in the new situation. This paper describes how the project has evolved, how it has been affected by COVID and the possible changes to carry out. Regarding this last issue remote labs and online tools are presented as solutions to support changes in the application of challenge-based learning methodology. © 2020 ACM.

2020

Advances in Computational thinking and robotics in education

Autores
García Peñalvo, FJ; Conde, MÁ; Gonçalves, J; Lima, J;

Publicação
ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Abstract
After the computational thinking sessions in the previous 2016-2019 editions of TEEM Conference, the fifth edition of this track has been organized in the current 2020 edition. Computational thinking is still a very significant topic, especially, but not only, in pre-university education. In this edition, the robotic has a special role in the track, with a strength relationship with the STEM and STEAM education of children at the pre-university levels, seeding the future of our society. © 2020 ACM.

2020

Bio-inspired Distributed Sensors to Autonomous Search of Gas Leak Source

Autores
Rohrich, RF; Piardi, L; Lima, JL; de Oliveira, AS;

Publicação
2020 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANIPULATION, AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS AT SMALL SCALES (MARSS 2020)

Abstract
This work presents multiple small robots in an unhealthy industrial environment responsible for detecting harmful gases to humans, avoiding possible harmful effects on the body. Mixed reality is widely used, considering that the environment and gases are virtual and real small robots. Essential components for the experiments are virtual, such as gases and BioCyber-Sensors. The results establish the great potential for applications in several areas, such as industrial, biomedical, and services. The entire system was developed based on ROS (Robot Operating System), thus the ease in diversifying different applications and approaches with multiple agents. The main objective of small robots is to guaranty a healthy work environment.

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