Prototyping wearable devices for boosting entrepreneurial spirit

Abstract

With the advances in technology and more applications becoming real-time and embedded, teaching the mechatronics course only theoretically becomes insufficient. Consequently, project-based learning becomes one of the most effective approaches in teaching mechatronics subjects. The main objective of this paper is to present an innovative approach in project-based learning within a mechatronics course for teaching undergraduate students. The project based learning is presented through student projects inspired by wearable electronics as new trending fields in mechatronics. In this paper, a novel methodology for implementing the project based learning process was described. The course structure, organization and evaluation are explained. The students’ feedback, results and the benefits from the course are also discussed. Conclusions about the project based learning and its effects in teaching mechatronics among undergraduate students are pointed out.