Advancing Embedded Systems Education: A Pedagogical Programming Framework for Smart System and Control Applications

  • Authors

    • Mbadiwe S. Benyeogor Arvin Instruments Nig. Ltd. (RC- 1839472), Ibadan, Nigeria
    • Andrew O. Benyeogor Computer Science & Robotics Lab., International Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS), Aggieland, Texas, USA
    • Kabiru A. Olaiya Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lagos, Nigeria
    • Prosper Agumey Industrial Liaison Directorate, Accra Technical University, Barnes Road, Accra, Ghana
    2024-07-20
    https://doi.org/10.14419/bd56p317
  • Curriculum; embedded systems; robotics; programming; STEM education

  • Abstract

    This article introduces a pedagogical framework incorporating a curriculum and conceptual examples, specifically tailored to the need of embedded systems technology instructors The curriculum covers crucial subjects such as hardware and software fundamentals, programming languages, sensors integration, motion control, and their practical applications. It emphasizes hands-on training, project-based learning, and problem-solving to foster a holistic understanding of embedded systems. The curriculum is designed to cater to embedded systems training centers globally, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in areas such as robotics, telecommunications, automation, and microprocessor engineering. It aims to bridge the skills gap, empower trainers, and equip students with the necessary competencies to thrive in the evolving field of robotics and programming. Overall, this curriculum serves as a valuable resource for instructors, enabling them to enhance their teaching methods and contribute to the advancement of embedded systems and STEM education.

    Author Biography

    • Mbadiwe S. Benyeogor, Arvin Instruments Nig. Ltd. (RC- 1839472), Ibadan, Nigeria

      M.S. Benyeogor received his B.S. in Physics from Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero and his M.S. in Microprocessor and Control Engineering from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. He has a strong academic background and research experience, including working as a research assistant at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Forschungszentrum Informatik (FZI) in Karlsruhe, Germany. Currently, he works at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonics Microsystems (IPMS) in Dresden, Germany, where he is engaged in his scientific work. Additionally, he is pursuing an M.S. in Physics at the University of Münster in Germany. M.S. Benyeogor's research interests encompass computer-aided engineering, automatic control, robotics, microelectronics, microsystems, materials, and nanotechnology. In addition to routine technical consultancy services at Arvin Instruments Nigeria Ltd and other educational centers in Nigeria, he has made notable contributions to the field of STEM education, including authoring several journals and conference papers on the subject.

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    Benyeogor, M. S., Andrew O. Benyeogor, Kabiru A. Olaiya, & Prosper Agumey. (2024). Advancing Embedded Systems Education: A Pedagogical Programming Framework for Smart System and Control Applications. SPC Journal of Education, 5(1), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.14419/bd56p317