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Embedded Systems Design Though Curriculum
Jacqueline BannisterLuke HarveyJacob Holen
Jordan Peterson
Problem StatementThe Department of Computer Engineering has found that underclassman students are struggling to see the connection between concepts learned within the curriculum and real world applications. Additionally the curriculum of each course tends to be compartmentalized, therefore not providing a birds eye view of the entire field. This Computer Engineering field encompasses the areas of embedded systems, computer architecture and software systems.
Additional Issues:• Little student involvement in clubs related to the program• Students quickly lose interest in the program because of the
difficulty of the curriculum and lack of encountering real world applications or design experiences
Need Statement
Design an inquiry-based learning module that focuses on the use of course curriculum in the area of embedded systems for the Computer Engineering department. As outlined in the ADEPT proposal this program should:• Motivate students to learn new material• Provide alternate learning methodologies to address
different learning styles• Increase the design experience in the computer
engineering program• Motivate students to create a community of learners
focused around problem solving
System Design - Requirements• Projects must effectively integrate knowledge expected of
students for that given year
• The courses will define checkpoints and milestones for students while still allowing for a design experience
• The proposed modules must engage student interest
• Should accommodate for various levels of skill sets and learning styles
• Should demonstrate area of embedded systems using robotics application
Course Breakdown
System Design – Sophomore Class
Dry Erase Bot Competition
• Goal: Color more squares thanopponent in time limit
• Avoid obstacles, boundary,enemy robot
• Team’s robot designs will betheir own choice using given supplies
System Design – Junior Class
D-Bomb Robot Competition
• Goal: Autonomously find “Bomb” object in a room filled with various obstacles
• Avoid obstacles, boundaries, danger• Deactivate “bomb” once located• Map path made around room
Class Outline
Introduction to competition
Students given tutorials for all components
Students loaned a box of components
Project milestones due every 3-4 weeks
Final Report
Competition
Platform
• NI Compact Rio 9073
– Up to 8 modules– Onboard FPGA– Heavy Duty– Expensive
• NI Single Board Compact Rio– Up to 4 modules– Onboard FPGA– Not so heavy duty– Cheaper
Software/Hardware
• NI LabVIEW– Real-time– FPGA– Embedded
• Libraries
• NI Smart Camera– Image Recognition
• Servos/Linear Actuators• IR Sensor• Sonar• Light Sensor• Chassis (body, wheels, etc)• Breadboard/Electronics
Cost of componentsComponent Quantity Price Total
cRIO 1 1500 1500
Modules 6 300-1000 3150
Smart Camera 1 2000 2000
Servo/Stepper 2 20 40
Linear Actuator 2 40 80
DC motor 2-4 20 60
IR Sensor 1 10 10
Chassis N/A ? ?
Compass 1 30 30
Electronics N/A Cheap cheap
Wireless 1 N/A N/A
Success Metrics(Test)
Execution of course material
Each component implemented
Prototype robot
Assure robots can perform required tasks
Experimental Course