@inproceedings{da4bdf17b22543df82a13a214b4ffd55,
title = "Using an IR network in a robotic competition class",
abstract = "The interdisciplinary sophomore design course - EGR 286 - utilizes design teams as part of an engineering design learning process. This course constrains a robotic project to using only LEGO{\textregistered} devices and the Robotic Command eXplorer (RCX). The instructors have observed that students greatly improve their interest in the design process if a main component is robotic competition events. Therefore, we have developed an infra-red (IR) network which enables inter-robot communications independent of position and orientation and allows the student teams to partially control the robots during multi-team competitions. A {"}satellite{"} RCX is established over the demonstration arena; its purpose is to receive and send signals from the competing teams' RCX systems and control network synchronization. The controlling software was developed using the public domain programming language, {"}NQC",
keywords = "Design education, Engineering education, IR network, Legos, NQC, Robotics",
author = "Tester, {John T.} and Jerry Hatfield",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1109/FIE.2006.322617",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "1424402565",
series = "Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "11--16",
booktitle = "36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE",
note = "36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE ; Conference date: 28-10-2006 Through 31-10-2006",
}