Just a cog in the machine: participatory robotics as a tool for understanding collaborative learning and decision-making

Authors:
Paulo Blikstein;William Rand;Uri Wilensky
Affiliations:
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL;Northwestern University, Evanston, IL;Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Venue:
CSCL'07 Proceedings of the 8th iternational conference on Computer supported collaborative learning
Year:
2007

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Abstract

We will demonstrate the integration of a software-based multi-agent modeling platform with a participatory simulation environment and a real-time control system for a physical robotic agent. Both real and virtual participants will be able to act collaboratively in a simulation that will control a physical agent. The backbone of this demonstration is a widely used, freely available, mature modeling platform (NetLogo). We posit that this technological platform can be of use for researchers interested in investigating collaborative learning and decision-making, as well as to design collaborative learning activities. We will present preliminary findings from pilot studies with the tool.