Interdisciplinary project-based learning at master level: control of robotic mechatronic systems. Issue 6 (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Copot, Cosmin; Ionescu, Clara; Keyser, Robin De
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 49:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 314
• Page End: 319
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Project based learning -- robotics -- mechatronics -- lego cars -- group work; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.07.196
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: This paper presents a project based learning at master level with strong interdisciplinary elements. Within the course of ICT and Mechatronics at Ghent University, the classical laboratory experiments do not present a suitable challenge for the students. In order to motivate them and rise their interest in the field, challenging smaller projects (i.e. control of a mechatronic system) are introduced in the curriculum. During the projects, the students have to use their skills such as programming languages (e.g. C++, Java etc.), communication, basic control techniques, etc. As an outcome, the students acquire the appropriate competences (e.g. ability to understand a mechatronic system, a motion control strategy, etc.) needed to deal with this kind of problems at industrial level.