The Integration of Project-Based Learning in Educational Robotics: Exploring Competition Robots Using the EASYbot Platform

Abstract

Educational robotics (ER) is a powerful instrument for fostering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills in young people. At university level, ER can be effectively utilized in early engineering courses to facilitate the practical application of fundamental concepts, due to its multidisciplinary nature. The integration of ER and Project-Based Learning (PBL) is particularly beneficial as both approaches embrace the “learning by doing” paradigm, which empowers students to play an active role in their own learning process.