PPGEE Master's Thesis Defense Session 270st - Teaching Project-Based Embedded Systems: Example of an Applied Controller for Robotics

STUDENT: WELLINGTON PASSOS IGINO

DATE: 12/11/2023

TIME: 2:30 pm

LOCATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84444513130?pwd=WXBQWjJVV2hBMENyT2t3bUVPdjR2dz09

 

TITLE: Project-Based Teaching of Embedded Systems: Example of an Applied Controller for Robotics

 

 

KEYWORDS:

Project-Based Learning; Traction Controller; Embedded systems; Mobile Robotics;

 

 

PAGES: 102

 

SUMMARY:

This work aims to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze the perspective of engineering students regarding the application of active methodologies in teaching embedded systems, especially project-based learning (PBL). The use of a project- or problem-based approach aims to encourage students to give practical meaning to the concepts presented in class. The methodology presented here was applied in classes of the ENGD33 discipline - Real-Time Programming for Embedded Systems at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) in the semesters 2021.2, 2022.1 and 2023.1. The subject content was presented through online lectures and recorded video classes due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Data collection occurred through two questionnaires, one applied at the beginning and the other at the end of the course, covering 46 students. Kits assembled from electronic modules found commercially were made available to students for the development of a firmware responsible for the telemetry, teleoperation, activation and control functions of a three-wheeled omnidirectional mobile robotic base. As a result, students received a generally positive reception regarding the project process, presentation of course content, and knowledge needed to understand and carry out the project. The way of transmitting information was considered interesting enough for students to be able to follow the classes, assimilate the content and become able to carry out the project, even if they did not feel capable just with prior knowledge.

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

JÉS DE JESUS FAIS CERQUEIRA – Advisor

TIAGO TRINDADE RIBEIRO

ANDRÉ GUSTAVO SCOLARI CONCEAÇÃO

CÉSAR AUGUSTO PEÑA FERNÁNDEZ - IFBA

 

Published on 12/09/2023​

Em 10/12/2023