低成本手机协同机器人平台,让机器人教育更易参与。
Curio: A Cost-Effective Solution for Robotics Education
- 用手机替代专用硬件,降低至50美元以下成本。
- 20人测试显示95%学生理解力提升,全员高参与度。
- 适合高校/中学机器人与AI课程,资源免费开放。
学生参与度是机器人与人工智能教育中的关键挑战。实物学习方式如教育机器人能通过真实应用连接理论与实践,提升学习效果。然而现有平台普遍存在成本高或功能有限的问题。本文提出Curio——一款低成本、集成智能手机的机器人平台,旨在降低机器人与AI教育的入门门槛。售价低于50美元,通过利用智能手机实现计算与感知,无需独立处理器、摄像头或额外传感器,仍可完成AI任务。我们在20名参与者中开展案例研究,评估可用性、参与度及教学整合潜力。结果表明所有参与者均表现出高度参与和学习动机,95%的人报告对机器人知识的理解有所提升。研究显示,使用如Curio这样的机器人系统可显著增强教学互动与实践学习。所有资源与项目均可在trycurio.com获取。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
Student engagement is one of the key challenges in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) education. Tangible learning approaches, such as educational robots, provide an effective way to enhance engagement and learning by offering real-world applications to bridge the gap between theory and practice. However, existing platforms often face barriers such as high cost or limited capabilities. In this paper, we present Curio, a cost-effective, smartphone-integrated robotics platform designed to lower the entry barrier to robotics and AI education. With a retail price below $50, Curio is more affordable than similar platforms. By leveraging smartphones, Curio eliminates the need for onboard processing units, dedicated cameras, and additional sensors while maintaining the ability to perform AI-based tasks. To evaluate the impact of Curio on student engagement, we conducted a case study with 20 participants, where we examined usability, engagement, and potential for integrating into AI and robotics education. The results indicate high engagement and motivation levels across all participants. Additionally, 95% of participants reported an improvement in their understanding of robotics. Findings suggest that using a robotic system such as Curio can enhance engagement and hands-on learning in robotics and AI education. All resources and projects with Curio are available at trycurio.com.
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