Robotics Engineering Science vs Engineering Whats the difference

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

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.

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.

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

Engineering Process Identify a Problem, Need or Opportunity Deliverables Restate Requirements Ø in your own words Research Report Do Research Ø NXT/EV 3 & non-NXT/EV 3 sources Design Concept Ø what do you intend to build Plan Project Plan Ø schedule Ø who is doing what, by when Prototype Test Commercialize Ø what resources are needed Design Review Ø design concept Ø hardware vs software Ø hardware review Ø software review Ø flow chart overview Ø NXT-G/EV 3 -G details