The effects of educational robotics in STEM education: a multilevel meta-analysis
International Journal of STEM Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Abstract
Educational
robotics,
as
emerging
technologies,
have
been
widely
applied
in
the
field
of
STEM
education
to
enhance
instructional
and
learning
quality.
Although
previous
research
has
highlighted
potentials
applying
educational
robotics
education,
there
is
a
lack
empirical
evidence
investigate
understand
overall
effects
using
well
critical
factors
that
influence
effects.
To
fill
this
gap,
conducted
multilevel
meta-analysis
examine
effect
size
under
K-16
based
on
30
sizes
from
21
studies
published
between
2010
2022.
Furthermore,
we
examined
possible
moderator
variables
robot-assisted
including
discipline,
level,
instructor
support,
strategy,
interactive
type,
intervention
duration,
robotic
control
group
condition.
Results
showed
had
moderate-sized
students’
compared
non-robotics
Specifically,
performances
attitudes,
insignificant
improvement
computational
thinking.
education.
indicated
variable
discipline
was
significantly
associated
with
learning.
Based
findings,
technological
implications
were
provided
guide
future
practice
application
Язык: Английский
A robot localization proposal for the RobotAtFactory 4.0: A novel robotics competition within the Industry 4.0 concept
Frontiers in Robotics and AI,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2022
Robotic
competitions
are
an
excellent
way
to
promote
innovative
solutions
for
the
current
industries'
challenges
and
entrepreneurial
spirit,
acquire
technical
transversal
skills
through
active
teaching,
this
area
public.
In
other
words,
since
robotics
is
a
multidisciplinary
field,
its
address
several
knowledge
topics,
especially
in
STEM
(Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
Mathematics)
category,
that
shared
among
students
researchers,
driving
further
technology
science.
A
new
competition
encompassed
Portuguese
Robotics
Open
was
created
according
Industry
4.0
concept
production
chain.
competition,
RobotAtFactory
4.0,
shop
floor,
used
mimic
fully
automated
industrial
logistics
warehouse
it
brings.
Autonomous
Mobile
Robots
(AMRs)
must
be
operate
without
supervision
perform
tasks
requests.
There
different
types
of
boxes
which
dictate
their
partial
definitive
destinations.
reasoning,
AMRs
should
identify
each
transport
them
This
paper
describes
approach
indoor
localization
system
based
on
Extended
Kalman
Filter
(EKF)
ArUco
markers.
Different
innovation
methods
obtained
observations
were
tested
compared
EKF.
real
robot
designed
assembled
act
as
test
bed
system's
validation.
Thus,
validated
scenario
using
factory
floor
with
official
specifications
provided
by
organization.
Язык: Английский
Exploration of Applying Lego NXT and Arduino in Situated Engineering Teaching: A Case Study of a Robotics Contest at King Saud University
International Journal of Robotics and Control Systems,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
2(1), С. 67 - 78
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2022
Saudi
students
in
engineering
courses
suffer
from
a
lack
of
science,
technology,
engineering,
and
mathematics
(STEM)
knowledge
due
to
the
teaching
philosophy
programs
offered
secondary
intermediate
schools.
This
weakness
naturally
impacts
their
motivation,
grades,
relationship
with
teachers.
In
this
paper,
we
introduce
new
experimental
experience
Applied
Mechanical
Department
Engineering
College
King
Saud
University,
based
on
situated
learning
theory,
which
emphasizes
that
must
be
learned
constructed
situational
context).
involved
introducing
Lego
NXT
Arduino
enhance
enthusiasm
interest
through
designing
building
robots
agreement
“Introduction
design”
course
syllabus.
Two
challenges
were
associated
with:
line-follower
problem
maze
problem.
These
took
form
an
internal
completion
at
end
each
semester.
The
was
conducted
for
two
consecutive
terms
(30
students,
academic
year
2019-2020),
results
compared
those
six
previous
(100
years
2016
2019).
group
demonstrated
grades
improvement
(course
mean
grade
rose
77.1
85.3),
progress
achievement,
enables
them
actively
explore
construct
knowledge.
Язык: Английский
Sliding Mode Control of Angular Speed DC Motor System with Parameter Uncertainty
Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2022
A
sliding
mode
control
(SMC)
was
implemented
to
the
angular
speed
of
DC
motor
in
terms
reference
tracking
and
overcoming
parameter
uncertainties.
Moreover,
a
detailed
performance
comparison
method
with
Proportional
Integral
Derivative
(PID)
Control
integral
state
feedback
(ISF)
presented.
The
research
done
using
simulation
Simulink
MATLAB
model
transfer
function.
Parameters
function
significantly
influenced
augmented
system
performance.
Based
on
results,
SMC
outperforms
PID
ISF
control,
especially
system's
time
response.
Using
SMC,
can
be
considered
robust
from
resistance
inductance
uncertainties,
no
overshoot
occurring
Язык: Английский
The Edifying Impact of Blending Game-Based Learning with Educational Robotics: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence
Lecture notes in computer science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 97 - 115
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
The Impact of Educational Robotics on Cognitive Outcomes in Primary Students: A Meta-Analysis of Recent Studies
European Journal of Educational Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
volume-12-2023(volume-12-issue-4-october-2023), С. 1683 - 1695
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2023
<p
style="margin-left:
21.3pt;
text-align:
justify;">In
recent
years,
educational
robotics
has
gained
ground
in
policy
around
the
world,
and
primary
education
is
no
exception.
However,
there
not
yet
been
a
thorough
synthesis
of
methodologically
appropriate
empirical
research
on
effects
upon
cognitive
performance
among
school
students,
which
this
paper
attempted
to
do.
Following
literature
screening,
total
eight
studies
published
between
2018
2022
with
sample
size
567
children
met
inclusion
criteria
were
meta-analyzed.
Resultantly,
medium
aggregate
effect
favor
experiments
emerged
(standardized
mean
difference
.641),
was
significantly
higher
compared
non-robotics
learning
(p
<.01).
No
between-study
heterogeneity
detected.
Subgroup
analysis
revealed
slightly
larger
overall
for
interventions
first-
third-graders
rather
than
those
grades
4-6.
Additionally,
indicates
that
order
enhance
abilities
should
be
longer
four
weeks
involve
robot
construction.
Based
findings,
implications,
suggestions
are
outlined
future
practice.</p>
Язык: Английский