Design and Validation of EASYbot: an open, scalable and modular platform for educational robotics

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dc.contributor.authorRuiz de Garibay Pascual, Jonatan
dc.contributor.authorGaraizar, Pablo
dc.contributor.authorRomero Yesa, Susana
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-19T06:10:35Z
dc.date.available2026-06-19T06:10:35Z
dc.date.issued2026-04-15
dc.date.updated2026-06-19T06:10:35Z
dc.description.abstractEducational robotics (ER) and robotics competitions offer an effective context for developing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competencies, technical skills, and soft skills in engineering degrees. However, current platforms reveal a pedagogical and technical gap: closed commercial systems restrict access to hardware, while open solutions frequently lack a robust and structured architecture for educational settings. Moreover, in both cases, many platforms do not achieve the hardware requirements of the most demanding competitions. To address this issue, the present article presents the design, implementation, and validation of EASYbot, a modular open-hardware robotics platform based on Arduino. The system integrates a microcontroller, a dual USB–battery power supply, high-performance motor power stages, and a plug-and-play interface for input/output and communication peripherals, enabling its use in several competition categories such as mini-sumo or maze robots. The platform is complemented by a state-based programming model and supports libraries that facilitate a learning assessment. The platform provides a scalable ecosystem, enabling students to progress from initial prototyping to optimised hardware control. The validation process encompasses a range of assessments, including technical tests, usability, and adoption evaluation through surveys.en
dc.identifier.citationRuiz-de-Garibay, J., Garaizar, P., & Romero-Yesa, S. (2026). Design and Validation of EASYbot: an open, scalable and modular platform for educational robotics. Electronics (Switzerland), 15(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/ELECTRONICS15081650
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/ELECTRONICS15081650
dc.identifier.eissn2079-9292
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14454/6249
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
dc.rights© 2026 by the authors
dc.subject.otherArduino-based platform
dc.subject.otherEducational robotics
dc.subject.otherEmbedded systems
dc.subject.otherEngineering education
dc.subject.otherOpen hardware
dc.subject.otherRobotics competitions
dc.titleDesign and Validation of EASYbot: an open, scalable and modular platform for educational roboticsen
dc.typejournal article
dcterms.accessRightsopen access
oaire.citation.issue8
oaire.citation.titleElectronics (Switzerland)
oaire.citation.volume15
oaire.licenseConditionhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
oaire.versionVoR
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