Phythian, Mark W. (2000) Robot bilby for emerging engineers. In: Billingsley, John, (ed.) Mechatronics and machine vision. Robotics and Mechatronics Series (3). Research Studies Press, Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, pp. 31-38. ISBN 0 86380 261 3
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Abstract
[Abstract]: The Robot Bilby Competition is forging valuable links between Universities and secondary schools in Australia and encouraging high school leavers to consider a career in Engineering. At a time when universities are keen to encourage secondary school students into science and engineering disciplines and schools are looking to enhance their technology programs, such competitions provide a win-win scenario. This paper presents the development, features and outcomes of the Robot Bilby Competition and Technology Workshops, and the recent introduction of the Online Bilby Simulator. The composition of these programs is presented, with statistics showing their acceptance by teachers and students of the Darling Downs Region.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter (Commonwealth Reporting Category B) |
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| Additional Information: | Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice. Published version deposited with permission of the Editor. 2 print copies held in USQ Library at call no. 621 Mec. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | bilby, competition, secondary school, simulation, mechatronics |
| Fields of Research (FOR2008): | 09 Engineering > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091399 Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified 09 Engineering > 0910 Manufacturing Engineering > 091007 Manufacturing Robotics and Mechatronics (excl. Automotive Mechatronics) |
| Subjects: | 290000 Engineering and Technology > 290300 Manufacturing Engineering > 290301 Robotics and Mechatronics 290000 Engineering and Technology > 290500 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Socio-Economic Objective (SEO2008): | UNSPECIFIED |
| ID Code: | 5572 |
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| Deposited On: | 20 Aug 2009 12:34 |
| Last Modified: | 24 May 2010 16:05 |
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