🎮 Engineering Assistive Technology with Arduino

Objective:

In this lesson, students will learn about the use of Arduino in assistive technology. They will need to have advanced skills in programming and engineering to complete the project successfully, as well as access to materials they need. The objective of the lesson is for students to research and design their own Arduino-powered assistive technology and be able to program it themselves.

Students will begin by researching various Arduino-powered assistive technologies to identify what they are and how they can benefit people with disabilities.

https://www.instructables.com/circuits/assistive-tech/projects/

Alternatively, they can brainstorm ideas for their own device and create a design sketch using https://www.tinkercad.com/circuits.

Next, they can select the appropriate Arduino parts for their device and assemble them according to the design.

Students will program the device using the Arduino programming language to ensure it functions as intended. They will test their device and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that it is functional and effective in meeting the needs of its user.

Throughout the lesson, students will be encouraged to think critically and creatively as they tackle the challenges of designing and programming an Arduino-powered assistive technology. By the end of the lesson, students will have gained a deeper understanding of Arduino programming and its applications in assistive technology, as well as developed skills in research, design, and problem-solving.

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