This is the capstone course of a three course engineering sequence designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of robotics engineering. Students apply these fundamentals, along with foundations of digital logic and circuit design acquired in the sequence, to interface various sensors and actuators with a simple microprocessor using experiments that demonstrate some basic applications of a simple robot. Finally, students apply the engineering design process to guide their design of a robot from a moderately complex state machine to a fully integrated robotic system capable of performing some practice military robotic applications.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
A design project is required. Compensatory time given.
This is the capstone course of a three course engineering sequence designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of robotics engineering. Students apply these fundamentals, along with foundations of digital logic and circuit design acquired in the sequence, to interface various sensors and actuators with a simple microprocessor using experiments that demonstrate some basic applications of a simple robot. Finally, students apply the engineering design process to guide their design of a robot from a moderately complex state machine to a fully integrated robotic system capable of performing some practice military robotic applications.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
A design project is required. Compensatory time given.
This is the capstone course of a three course series of courses designed to
introduce non-electrical engineering majors to the fundamentals of electrical engineering. These key concepts are then used to interface various sensors and actuators with a simple microprocessor using experiments that demonstrate some basic applications of a simple robot. Finally, cadets design a robot to autonomously navigate a simple maze that simulates some practical military robotics applications.
Lessons
25 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
7 @ 120 min
Special requirements
A design project is required. Compensatory time given.
This is the capstone course of a three course series of courses designed to
introduce non-electrical engineering majors to the fundamentals of electrical engineering. These key concepts are then used to interface various sensors and actuators with a simple microprocessor using experiments that demonstrate some basic applications of a simple robot. Finally, cadets design a robot to autonomously navigate a simple maze that simulates some practical military robotics applications.
Lessons
35 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
5 @ 120 min
Special requirements
A design project is required. Compensatory time given.
This is a course for non-electrical engineering majors that explores both theoretical and practical aspects of designing electronic systems. First, the course investigates conversion between digital and analog signals, an essential operation for almost all battlefield information systems. Next, the course covers the engineering science (tools and techniques) required to analyze and design communication, signal processing, control and power systems. Simultaneously, we introduce simulation as an essential part of the design process. Finally, cadets complete the conceptual phase and either simulation or implementation of an electronic system design that has military relevance.
Lessons
35 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
5 @ 120 min
Special requirements
A design project is required. Compensatory time given.
