NDLI: Introduction to Pre-Robotics: Exploring a Novel Approach for Teaching Mechanical Design

Content Provider	The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Digital Collection
Author	Payandeh, Shahram
Copyright Year	2010
Abstract	Educating young engineers in the field of design has always been a challenging task. In particular, teaching some of the aspects of robotics and mechanisms design in a non-mechanical curriculum by far introduces additional challenges. This paper presents an overview of a teaching approach and pedagogical challenges of the author for the past 18 years in teaching (or creating a learning objectives) of the basics of mechanical design methodologies and experiences to sophomore students enrolled in the Engineering Science program. One of the main components of the course syllabus is the notion of design synthesis of a pre-robotic mechanical device. First, the functionality of this device is shown to the students. Next, the students need to propose various design alternatives with mechanical and technical specifications. This paper outlines the method of how the students are guided through the design experience while exploring the basic steps of the design process and specifications.
Sponsorship	Design Engineering Division and Computers in Engineering Division
Starting Page	701
Ending Page	705
Page Count	5
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780791844144
DOI	10.1115/DETC2010-28167
e-ISBN	9780791838815
Volume Number	Volume 6: 15th Design for Manufacturing and the Lifecycle Conference; 7th Symposium on International Design and Design Education
Conference Proceedings	ASME 2010 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Language	English
Publisher Date	2010-08-15
Publisher Place	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Design Design engineering Engineers Students Robotics Teaching
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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