March 19, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, England, March 19 — MathWorks today hosted a Student Robot Challenge at its new offices in Cambridge. Nine teams from the University of Cambridge participated in the contest, including students from engineering, science and maths disciplines. The challenge was to program a robot that could complete a navigational task using MATLAB and Simulink, applying theory and skills learned in the classroom to the real world.
With growing calls from the UK's engineering and technology industries to encourage more STEM students to learn hands-on programming skills and to leave university better prepared to solve real world engineering problems, this robot contest was a fun example of how MathWorks, together with University of Cambridge students, are teaming up to help enhance the academic experience.
Each member of the first placed team was awarded a Google Nexus 7. Prizes were also awarded to the second and third placed teams. The judging was carried out by an experienced team of MathWorks engineers who awarded points for correctly completing a series of navigational tasks within the set time.
Professor Jan Maciejowski, Head of the Information Engineering Division at the University of Cambridge, said, "The MathWorks Simulink Robot Challenge is a great example of how we're working with industry to help prepare students effectively for their future careers. Integrating industry standard tools such as MATLAB and Simulink and teaching skills such as Model-Based Design as part of the STEM curricula is essential. Project-based learning exercises such as this contest, which used LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT, offer opportunities to develop skills by encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving in real world situations."
Jakub Sanak, an engineering student and a member of the team Duplo, said, "This contest helped to make theory come to life. We had a lot of fun today and we hope this type of contest can be an inspiration for other universities, colleges and schools to take part in more project-based challenges. I've learned skills today that not only can be applied in my university course, but will also help me in my future career."
Tanya Morton, Application Engineering Manager at MathWorks, said, "There's a major push to get more students in the UK interested in STEM subjects to help support the growth of the UK's engineering and technology industries. By using industry-standard tools such as MATLAB and Simulink to program a robotic system, students get valuable hands-on experience and a taste of the challenges they may face in a career in industry."
About MathWorks
MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualisation, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design for multidomain dynamic and embedded systems. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on these product families to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace, electronics, financial services, biotech-pharmaceutical, and other industries. MathWorks products are also fundamental teaching and research tools in the world's universities and learning institutions. Founded in 1984, MathWorks employs more than 2400 people in 15 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Mass.
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