Examples of a Learning-By-Doing Approach for Bachelor and Master Students Approaching Robot Design

This chapter introduces a learning-by-doing approach tailored for bachelor and master students in robot design, driven by the intricacies involved in designing new robots. The complexity of teaching young students arises from the necessity for robust foundational backgrounds in multidisciplinary fields, resulting in an arduous and lengthy learning process. In light of these challenges, we propose a learning-by-doing learning approach that draws inspiration also from discussions with Prof. Carlos Lopez Cajun, who was well aware of the challenges in the educational process. The proposed approach seeks to augment practical skills and enhance comprehension of robotics by prioritizing hands-on experiences. Case studies illustrate the efficacy of this method in stimulating students to tackle the complexities of robotics engineering. The proposed approach provides a potential remedy for the uncanny valley learning obstacles faced by the younger generations in the learning process for robot design.