1. Robotics Engineering Science vs Engineering What’s the difference?
Science = Understand Things
Engineering = Build Things

2. Definition
Webster’s Dictionary defines engineering as “the practical application of science and mathematics” as in the design and construction of machines, vehicles, structures, roads and systems.

3. Engineering Process What is a process?
A procedure: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result;
A designed sequence of operations or events, possibly taking up time, space, expertise or other resource, which produces some outcome.

4. Identify a Problem, Need
Scientific
Method
Engineering Process Vs
Identify a Problem, Need
or Opportunity
Do Research
Plan
Prototype
Test
Commercialize
Ask a Question
Do Research
Form Hypothesis
Experiment
Analyze Data
Report Results

5. Identify a Problem, Need
Engineering Process
Deliverables
Identify a Problem, Need
or Opportunity
Do Research
Plan
Prototype
Test
Commercialize
Restate Requirements
in your own words
Research Report
NXT/EV3 & non-NXT/EV3 sources
Design Concept
what do you intend to build
Project Plan
schedule
who is doing what, by when
what resources are needed
Design Review
design concept
hardware vs software
hardware review
software review
flow chart overview
NXT-G/EV3-G details