An integrated architecture for a Networked Robotics Laboratory using an asynchronous distance learning network tool.
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Title
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An integrated architecture for a Networked Robotics Laboratory using an asynchronous distance learning network tool.
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Identifier
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AAI3310657
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identifier
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3310657
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Creator
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Harris, William C.
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Contributor
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Adviser: David Arnow
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Date
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2008
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Computer Science | Engineering, Robotics
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Abstract
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This research is concerned with the design, development, and implementation of a "Networked Robotics Laboratory" that will allow anyone on the Internet to learn a robot programming language, and use that language to control a robot from a distance. The project combines Inter-Networking, Multimedia, and Distance Learning Conceptualizations into a comprehensive system that broadens the availability and effectiveness of robot programming instruction.;There were two major activities associated with this project. The first activity involved technical development---building the networked robotics laboratory, and linking the asynchronous distance learning network tool (network learning tool) with the lab. The second activity was content development---creating specific robotics programming exercises. The technical development required extending the existing capabilities of the network learning tool, designing and implementing a video manager and robot manager programs, and developing the client/server communications between these components. Java network programming was used to develop client/server applications that define the client/server communications. The content development required the creation of exercises suitable for both students and the network learning tool.;This dissertation consists of a comprehensive application that yields a problem requiring the successful resolution of a number of networking, multimedia and real-time issues in bridging the network learning tool to the Robotics Laboratory. My thesis is that with the appropriate client/server applications, which will be developed as part of this research, network learning and multimedia tools can be coalesced with a networked robotics laboratory and lead to the development of a framework for bringing distance-learning systems to other laboratory contexts..;Typical robotics labs are limited by the requirement of physical access, the need for the presence of instructional and supervisory personnel, and delays resulting from the learning curve of visiting students. An important outcome of this work has been the removal of the first two requirements (physical access and the presence of personnel) and a significant reduction of the learning curve. The efficacy of learning a robot programming language via the Web was also confirmed in experiments across several academic group levels. Most importantly, the networked robotics lab has proven to be a powerful way to motivate learning.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
