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Denis Kotarski1, Marko Pranjić1, Ayham Alharbat2,3
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karlovac University of Applied Sciences, 47000 Karlovac, Croatia.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 26, 2025
Summary
This guide details using multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms in mechatronics education. It covers hardware, software, and experiments to enhance undergraduate engineering learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Mechatronics Education
- Robotics Engineering
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Background:
- Undergraduate mechatronics education requires practical, hands-on learning experiences.
- Integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) offers a unique platform for complex system implementation.
- Existing curricula may lack comprehensive modules on UAV hardware and software integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide educators with a guide for utilizing multirotor UAV platforms in undergraduate mechatronics.
- To outline achievable learning outcomes through UAV-based projects.
- To detail the integration of hardware, software, and experimental procedures for educational purposes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the PX4 ecosystem and MATLAB Simulink for simulation and programming.
- Developed an educational prototype integrating additive manufacturing with standard multirotor components.
- Designed and conducted experiments focusing on multirotor control modules and system integration.
Main Results:
- Successfully integrated UAV hardware and software into the engineering curriculum, achieving specific learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated the feasibility of using additive manufacturing for UAV educational prototypes.
- Validated the effectiveness of designed experiments for student learning in UAV control and systems.
Conclusions:
- Multirotor UAV platforms are effective tools for enhancing mechatronics education.
- A structured approach combining simulation, hardware, and experimentation facilitates comprehensive learning.
- Future expansion to multiple UAV platforms will further enrich the educational experience.
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