Enhancing Engineering Education with Robotics: From Theory to Practice

Robotics is an interdisciplinary field that includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. It covers the design, construction, control, and application of robots. It also includes the computer systems needed to control robots, receive sensor data, and process information. This broad range of engineering disciplines makes the application of robotics in engineering education very valuable. It provides hands-on training that allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical solutions, helping them to better understand the material. This report explores the benefits of applying robotic platforms in engineering programs, with a focus on various programmable robotic platforms such as autonomous mobile robots, educational drones, and educational robots. This demonstrates how these platforms help facilitate interdisciplinary learning, improve problem-solving skills, and create new challenges for the students related to automation, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. The role of virtual labs, simulation platforms, and project-based learning in robotics is presented. Future trends in robotics education, such as AI-driven automation and cloud-based robotics, are analyzed to highlight developments in engineering education.