Development of a microcontroller based robot and its use in teaching control and navigation

Wane, S., Butler, M. and Bautista, A.J. (2023) Development of a microcontroller based robot and its use in teaching control and navigation. In: th International Conference on Automation, Mechatronics, and Robotics (ICAMEROB 2023), October 27-28, 2023, Taguig City, Philippines. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This paper sets out a framework for the essential elements necessary for the implementation of outdoor autonomous mobile robots along with example algorithms. Robotics is a multi-disciplinary subject requiring a hands-on approach when developing machines to interact in the real world. Courses in robotics exist which either include simulated robots, access to robots in a laboratory, or remote access to robots in a controlled indoor environment. This study presents a teaching system based on a robust robot with a focus on navigation and communications in an uncontrolled outdoor agricultural environment. An all-terrain robot teaching platform was developed with the necessary hardware, libraries, and teaching material consisting of lectures and practical field-work. The course is tested on a variety of student levels and understanding is assessed with practical demonstration. This article shares the teaching philosophy and an overview of the hardware and software.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	ABSTRACT ONLY
Keywords:	mobile robot, navigation, microcontroller, control, GPS, UTM Coordinates, teaching control
Divisions:	Engineering
Depositing User:	Miss Terésa-Marie Jones
Date Deposited:	08 Apr 2024 14:38
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2024 14:38
URI:	https://hau.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18064

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