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Time seems to slip away when you're knee-deep in excitement. It's not that the clock ticks faster, but you're so engrossed that hours feel like minutes.
Can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday that the semester kicked off with so much promise.
We've hit Week 16—the final stretch for undergraduate students at USM this semester. For those in the EMC 311 Mechatronics course, this week was all about the ultimate showdown: the evaluation of their mobile robot projects, which make up a cool 10% of their total grade. Picture this: robots zipping around, tackling tasks, detecting obstacles, and following lines like tiny mechanical superheroes.
The project isn't just about grades; it's a chance for students to flex their mechanical, programming, and problem-solving muscles in a hands-on, team-driven environment. Since day one, these future tech wizards have been split into 40 groups, working week by week to piece together their robots—from nuts and bolts to intricate circuits and finally, the brainy programming stuff.
Enter Arduino—the star of the show. This open-source wonder not only powers their robots but also unlocks a world of creative possibilities through its integrated development environment (IDE). Think of it as their digital sidekick, helping them bring ideas to life in ways they never thought possible.
And who's been guiding this thrilling journey? None other than our stellar teaching crew:
- Dr. Ahmad Syazwan Ahmad Kamal
- Dr. Muhammad Iftishah bin Ramdan
- Ts. Dr. Syamimi binti Shamsuddin
- Dr. Norzalilah binti Mohamad Nor
- Mr. Hashim bin Md. Nordin
- Mr. Hazwan Mohamad
- Mr. Muhammad Zul Hafiz bin Zuraidi
Together, we've made learning an absolute blast. Sure, there were challenges, but isn't that what makes victory so sweet? As we gear up for the next session, we're already brainstorming ways to make it even more electrifying.
Curious to see their journey in action? Take a peek at these snapshots capturing the magic of the past 15 weeks. Trust us, it's been quite the ride!
Till then, فِي أَمَانِ اللّٰه
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