Six teams of University of Bristol’s computer science students presented their prototypes to companies at an event held on 26 January, 2012.
"Robotics is a great field to get children interested in because there are so many options for further study and exploration." Dr Kirsten Cater
The companies included HP, BBC, Microsoft, IBM and IPL. Presentations to the local universities will be organized at the Watershed, Bristol.
Students from the Nailsea secondary school served as stakeholders for the novel products developed by the computer science students at the University of Bristol. The product’s objective is to elucidate the concepts of robotics for school children.
This innovative project was commenced following the University of Bristol’s collaboration with the University of West of England (UWE) and the Watershed. This will emphasize the achievements of innovative technologies in the South West.
Novel products accentuating the innovative concepts of robotics were designed and developed by a team of students from the University of Bristol in association with the third year BSc students of UWE. The combined skills and expertise of the students will result in many dynamic robotics products. Robotics is multi-disciplinary with areas including electronics, software programming, human psychology, and mechanical engineering.
According to the University of Bristol’s Lecturer of the Department of Computer Science Dr Kirsten Cater, the introduction of IT revolution in the 1980’s by the BBC Micro with its simplicity and reputation promoted the development of various programs and games, pushing UK to an excellent career in games industry.
The eminent professionals to direct the projects included David Henshall, Senior Lecturer in Engineering Design and Mathematics, Kurt Gauss, Associate Head of Department in Engineering Design and Mathematics, and Dr Kirsten Cater at the University of Bristol and UWE academics.