Abstract:

Nowadays, the importance of technology and computer science in human life is growing. IT solutions support people in their daily activities. Many repetitive tasks are performed automatically with the use of appropriate software but also with the use of manipulators or robots. Implementation of robots (eg in industry) results from the need for very high precision and repeatability of operations, faster execution of operations, lower implementation costs, etc.

There is a need for IT education for students of various faculties, but also in the sphere of hardware. Therefore, a small educational robot has been developed for the purposes of classes with students in the field of Logistics (Faculty of Economics). To construct the robot, various components available on the market were used.

The article contains a description of the construction of an educational robot made as a support in didactic classes with students. The assumptions to be met by the designed robot, the components that can be implemented, the currently used elements and their connection were discussed. The article describes both mechanical and electronic parts with software.

The flexibility of the platform is of great importance in the construction of the robot. Thanks to such small educational robots, students can expand their knowledge of logistics, IT and technology. It becomes possible to test various hardware and programming solutions, eg image processing. Thanks to flexible and developmental constructions, it is relatively easy to add new sensors, implement and test new algorithms. It gives students the opportunity to creatively approach issues that lie on the borderline of logistics, technology and IT, and in the long run contributes to the development of skills to solve non-standard problems, including the need for future professional work.

Limitations:
The publication concerns the construction of a small robot prepared for the purposes of presenting to students issues in the field of logistics, computer science and technology. It is an educational platform made of elements available on the market. It is not a fully professional solution and optimized in terms of construction and software.

Keywords:

Logistics, robot, robotics, sensor, computer science, programming, technology.