Design and development of model robots: a new dimension in the delivery ofelectronic and computer engineering programs

This paper reports two senior-level design projects in electronic and compu ter engineering study programs. The projects involve the design, developmen t and construction of model robots using embedded controllers and microproc essors. The teaching technique not only motivates the students to develop a thorough understanding of the embedded controllers and microprocessors, bu t also helps them in the development cycle and to understand useful and inn ovative engineering applications. Details of the model robots and learning outcomes of the methodology used are presented.