Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ887810
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Apr
Pages: 3
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0746-3537
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A Radio-Controlled Car Challenge
Roman, Harry T.
Technology Teacher, v69 n7 p11-13 Apr 2010
Watching a radio-controlled car zip along a sidewalk or street has become a common sight. Within this toy are the basic ingredients of a mobile robot, used by industry for a variety of important and potentially dangerous tasks. In this challenge, students consider modifying an of-the-shelf, radio-controlled car, adapting it for a robotic task.
Descriptors: Robotics, Media Adaptation, Technology Transfer, Radio, Human Factors Engineering, Science Process Skills, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods, Student Projects, Engineering Education
International Technology Education Association (ITEA). 1914 Association Drive Suite 201, Reston, VA 20191-1539. Tel: 703-860-2100; Fax: 703-860-0353; e-mail: itea@iteaconnect.org; Web site: http://www.iteaconnect.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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