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Peer reviewedMannaa, A. M.; And Others – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Describes the development of a robot whose mainframe is essentially transparent and walks on four legs. Discusses various gaits in four-legged motion. Reports on initial trials of a full-sized model without computer-control, including smoothness of motion and actual obstacle crossing features. (CW)
Descriptors: Automation, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Electromechanical Technology
Meyer, Walter – Computing Teacher, 1988
Description of the field of robotics and its possible use in high school computational geometry classes emphasizes motion planning exercises and computer graphics displays. Eleven geometrical problems based on robotics are presented along with the correct solutions and explanations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions
