Paper ID: 2411.05011

De la Extensión a la Investigación: Como La Robótica Estimula el Interés Académico en Estudiantes de Grado

Gabriela Flores, Ahilen Mazondo, Pablo Moraes, Hiago Sodre, Christopher Peters, Victoria Saravia, Angel Da Silva, Santiago Fernández, Bruna de Vargas, André Kelbouscas, Ricardo Grando, Nathalie Assunção

This research examines the impact of robotics groups in higher education, focusing on how these activities influence the development of transversal skills and academic motivation. While robotics goes beyond just technical knowledge, participation in these groups has been observed to significantly improve skills such as teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. The study, conducted with the UruBots group, shows that students involved in robotics not only reinforce their theoretical knowledge but also increase their interest in research and academic commitment. These results highlight the potential of educational robotics to transform the learning experience by promoting active and collaborative learning. This work lays the groundwork for future research on how robotics can continue to enhance higher education and motivate students in their academic and professional careers

Submitted: Oct 22, 2024