Lego Brick Sculptures And Robotics In Education

Abstract

In an effort to increase the hands-on creativity for students, we have started to incorporate LEGO bricks in engineering education from kindergarten to graduate school.The versatility and natural appeal of these toys have led to engineering courses for elementary school students, new college advising environments, new college courses, and even a few engineering masters theses.Students at all levels have become excited about engineering and have become interested in learning math and physics through creating with the bricks.In this paper, we outline some of the courses that use the bricks and how they have improved the interest and education of students of all ages.