Using Animatronics to Teach Engineering Design
David Fachman pointed out that, Animatronics is a novel approach to engineering education. It blends mechanical, electrical, structural, and surface engineering disciplines. Students are introduced to story-enhancing objects as well as problem-solving strategies. The program is a graduate-level course that will begin in the fall of 2021. It is taught at Mississippi State University's School of Design and Production. Its purpose is to educate pupils the value of teamwork and innovative problem-solving. Animatronics works best in a hands-on setting where students may investigate problems and suggest potential solutions. Then, to put their concept to the test, they construct a digital solution that can be tested. Students then evaluate the answer to see if it is beneficial. Finally, students will be able to explain and test the solution in detail. Some schools may choose to build their own animatronic zoo and present it to a panel of peers. Animatronic zoos are a great approach to s...