JOHN M THOMPSON
Engineers in North Huntingdon, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE062484
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Professional information
Modular Robotic Teaching Tool
US Patent:
6877574, Apr 12, 2005
Filed:
Aug 19, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/223262
Inventors:
Mary Kathryn Thompson - North Huntingdon PA, US
John M. Thompson - North Huntingdon PA, US
Raymond L. Speth - Davenport IA, US
Hani M. Sallum - Cambridge MA, US
John M. Thompson - North Huntingdon PA, US
Raymond L. Speth - Davenport IA, US
Hani M. Sallum - Cambridge MA, US
Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
B60K001/00
US Classification:
180 651, 446454
Abstract:
A modular robotic teaching tool including a plurality of modules that may be operated, for example, to play robot soccer, for introducing principles of mechanical engineering and robotics to prospective students. The teaching tool includes a modular robot that may be assembled in a plurality of configurations. The modular robot includes a body portion, first and second motors, first and second motor mounts, at least three wheels, two of which are mountable to the motors, at least one flipper module, and a remote control module for actuating the motors and the flipper module. The modular robot is advantageous in that it provides for an inexpensive, challenging, and entertaining introduction to some of the principles of robotics and mechanical engineering.