Robotics projects as an integration exercise in a sophomore-junior level analog electronics course

摘要

A robotics project, involving the custom design and implementation of analog transducers into LEGO robots has been added to our sophomore-junior level analog electionics course. This project allows the integration of circuit components whose properties and applications are learned throughout the course into a final unified project, motivates students to exercise initiative and creativity, and demonstrates a current application of analog electronics. Feedback both from students and the campus community has been very positive. (C) 2006 American Association of Physics Teachers.