7 research outputs found

    Framework for educational robotics: A multiphase approach to enhance user learning in a competitive arena

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    Educational robotics involve using robots as an educational tool to provide a long term, and progressive learning activity, to cater to different age group. The current concern is that, using robots in education should not be an instance of a one-off project for the sole purpose of participating in competitive event. Instead it should be a sustainable long term progression spanning the primary school to pre-university level. This paper presents a framework for robotics using a multiphase approach to enhance user learning in a competitive arena

    Framework for educational robotics: a multiphase approach to enhance user learning in a competitive arena

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    Educational robotics involves using robots as an educational tool to provide a long term, and progressive learning activity, to cater to different age group. The current concern is that, using robots in education should not be an instance of a one-off project for the sole purpose of participating in a competitive event. Instead, it should be a sustainable long-term progression spanning the primary school to pre-university level. This article presents a framework for robotics using a multiphase approach to enhance user learning in a competitive arena

    Framework for robotics in education: Some experiences and case studies in test arena based projects

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    The utilization of robots as an educational medium in teaching and learning has in recent times become prominent. This paper presents a framework identifying the necessary constructs that establishes a sustainable model for using test arenas in educational robotics as an educational tool. Several successful implementation of this framework is demonstrated, covering projects and research activities ranging from advanced level software engineering courses to higher research degree. Areas of the project includes, search and rescue, intelligent navigation, search and detection and computer-aided learning (CAL) to design and build competitive dancing and soccer playing robots

    Safety of hospital discharge before return of bowel function after elective colorectal surgery

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    Background: Ileus is common after colorectal surgery and is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications. Identifying features of normal bowel recovery and the appropriateness for hospital discharge is challenging. This study explored the safety of hospital discharge before the return of bowel function. Methods: A prospective, multicentre cohort study was undertaken across an international collaborative network. Adult patients undergoing elective colorectal resection between January and April 2018 were included. The main outcome of interest was readmission to hospital within 30 days of surgery. The impact of discharge timing according to the return of bowel function was explored using multivariable regression analysis. Other outcomes were postoperative complications within 30 days of surgery, measured using the Clavien\u2013Dindo classification system. Results: A total of 3288 patients were included in the analysis, of whom 301 (9\ub72 per cent) were discharged before the return of bowel function. The median duration of hospital stay for patients discharged before and after return of bowel function was 5 (i.q.r. 4\u20137) and 7 (6\u20138) days respectively (P < 0\ub7001). There were no significant differences in rates of readmission between these groups (6\ub76 versus 8\ub70 per cent; P = 0\ub7499), and this remained the case after multivariable adjustment for baseline differences (odds ratio 0\ub790, 95 per cent c.i. 0\ub755 to 1\ub746; P = 0\ub7659). Rates of postoperative complications were also similar in those discharged before versus after return of bowel function (minor: 34\ub77 versus 39\ub75 per cent; major 3\ub73 versus 3\ub74 per cent; P = 0\ub7110). Conclusion: Discharge before return of bowel function after elective colorectal surgery appears to be safe in appropriately selected patients

    The classification and geography of the flowering plants: Dicotyledons of the class Angiospermae

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