Flying Robot Education for Comprehensive Understanding of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering -Coordinated Action of Nagoya and Gifu National Universities-

Abstract

The experience-based education programs in the mechanical and aerospace engineering departments are regarded as beneficial methods to understand the relationship between the traditional theories and real phenomena. The real phenomena are the results obtained not only by single theory but also by the integration of multiple theories. Meanwhile, recent digital manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printers and CAD/CAM, should be introduced to recent educational contents and methods that align with the modern industrial practice. Taking such a background into account, Nagoya and Gifu National Universities launched similar flying robot production programs, aimed at promoting a practical and comprehensive understanding of mechanical and aerospace engineering. This paper introduces the current coordinated action of two national universitiesʼ programs. Especially, we discuss the educational effectiveness of the first joint competition held on September 29, 2021.