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© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
What is Engineering?
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
Definition
Webster’s Dictionary defines engineering as “the practical application of science and mathematics” as in the design and construction of machines, vehicles, structures, roads and systems.
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Problem-based innovatorsthat find answers to how things work.
Innovation
1. Doing things differently, exploring new territory, taking risks.
2. Something new or improved, including research for development of new technologies, refinement of existing technologies, or development of new applications for existing technologies.
3. A creation (a new device or process) resulting from study
and experimentation
Engineers are…
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Engineers are…
Pragmatic scientists taught to problem solve using process skills to implement designs
based on resources available.
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Engineering Process
What is a process?
A procedure: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result;
A designed sequence of operations or events, possibly taking up time, space, expertise or other resource, which
produces some outcome.
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RESEARCH
then…Choose an Idea
Engineering Process
Identify problem
Research current solutions
Understand requirements
Brainstorm solutions
Develop concept prototypes
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PLAN
then…Submit a Proposal
Engineering Process
Outline strategy
Identify specifications
Develop schedule
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PROTOTYPE
then…Revise based
on Feedback
Engineering Process
Build working prototype
Conduct design reviews
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TEST
Engineering Process
Iteratively improve
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TEST
Engineering Process
Iteratively continue revising
Test - Revise - Test
Test - Revise - Test
Test - Revise - Test
Test - Revise - Test
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TEST
then…Demonstrate
Final Prototype
Engineering Process
Iteratively continue revising
Test - Revise - Test
Test - Revise - Test
Test - Revise - Test
Test - Revise - Test
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COMMERCIALIZE
then…Innovate Existing Solution
Engineering Process
Document & publish results
Market
Solicit customer feedback
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COMMERCIALIZE
then…Innovate Existing Solution
by beginning process again
Engineering Process
Document & publish results
Market
Solicit customer feedback
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• The practical application of applying math and science to solve problems.
• Innovation – a creation resulting from study and experimentation.
• A process – a particular course of action intended to achieve a result.
• Iterative – the process of making gradual improvements until the best solution is achieved.
• Continual improvement.
Engineering is …
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What is Engineering?
• Problem solving• Teamwork• Time management• Testing• Doing it over if it doesn’t work
correctly the first time!
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Engineering Process
Determine the problem
What are you trying to solve? Why do you need
it?
Research
Has anyone ever solved this problem before? How did they do it?
BrainstormCome up with as many solutions to the problem
as you can.
Pick the best solution
Figure out the best solution to solve the problem and meet budget and time
constraints.
Build
Physically constructing something can be difficult. Don’t get
discouraged!
Test
Does what you built solve the original problem? Why or why
not?Redesign
How can you change it to meet the problem
requirements?
How did you attack the problem? What challenges
did you encounter? What was your final solution? What
changes would you make?
Present
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Teaming Up
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Teams
• A group of people working together to accomplish a task
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Engineers and Programmers
• To make our robots work, everyone needs to be an engineer or a programmer
• These two groups share ideas and work together
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Specialist Jobs
• Project Manager
• Communications Specialist
• Materials Specialist
• Information Specialist
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Project Manager
• Will lead the team
• Has to know the roles and responsibilities of everyone else on the team
• Helps to identify who does what on the project
• Helps to make sure everyone is doing their job
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Communications Specialist
• Responsible for documenting and scheduling
• Takes lead on preparing schedules and presentations
• Takes notes during meetings, and distributes information to team members and to teacher
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Materials Specialist
• Responsible for resources the team needs and uses
• Manage materials to make sure everything is stored correctly and nothing is missing
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Information Specialist
• Responsible for finding answers to any team questions
• Knows that the two biggest resources a problem solver can use are people and information
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How Jobs Are Selected
• Team will decide
• Lottery?
• You need to be flexible in your roles in order to complete your job for the good of the team
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© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyDesigned for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software and Base Set #9797