The Creation and Application of a Simulator in Educational Robotics Classes

Educational robotics classes consist of the use of robots in classes that involve interdisciplinary or social themes, creating innovative learning environments involving the use of such technology. In the usually known approach, educational robotics uses robotics kits. We developed a robotic simulator, called S-Educ, which can be used as an alternative or in association with robotics kits in classes involving the use of robotics. Simulators are not replacements of robotics kits, but an alternative for cases where the kits can not be used or they are not appropriate. Tests were carried out to analyze the use of the simulator, obtaining good results on the application of this simulator in educational robotics classes.