Using robots to master simple mathematical assignments
Ana Lovic, Ana Sović Kržić · 2019
In this paper, an educational robot-scanner for solving simple mathematical assignment is presented. The robot: (i) scans the mathematical assignment that consists of three characters: two one-digit numbers and a mathematical operation, (ii) recognizes the numbers and the operation using optical character recognition, and (iii) gives the solution. The robot-scanner was designed and programmed using MATLAB and LEGO Mindstorms EV3. The scanner can be used by secondary school students for teaching them basics of mechanics and programming. Further, it can be used for encouraging interest in mathematics and robotics for pupils. After solving the assignment by their own, they can check their solution using the robot-scanner.