Five years of developments in the teaching of robotics in the cybernetics degree courses at the University of Bradford, UK are described, together with their educational underpinnings. Robotics is used as a cohesive theme throughout the courses, helping a diverse student body learn a variety of skills and enhancing their employability.
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