Robot Manipulations: A Synergy of Visualization, Computation and Action for Spatial Instruction |
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Authors: | Igor M Verner |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 32000, ISRAEL; |
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Abstract: | This article considers the use of a learning environment, RoboCell, where manipulations of objects are performed by robot
operations specified through the learner's application of mathematical and spatial reasoning. A curriculum is proposed relating
to robot kinematics and point-to-point motion, rotation of objects, and robotic assembly of spatial puzzles. Various instructional
methods are supported by the RoboCell robot system, such as interactive demonstrations, modeling, computer simulations and
robot operations, providing diverse activities in spatial perception, mental rotation and visualization. Pre-course and post-course
tests in two middle schools and a high school indicated significant student progress in the tasks related to the categories
of spatial ability which were practiced in the course.
This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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Keywords: | coordinate spaces and spatial operations educational robotics mechanical design programming robot manipulations RoboCell spatial cognition |
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