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Project-Based Learning プロジェクト ベースト ラーニング

What is PBL?

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Project-based learning is offered in the “Flying Robot Project”, a part of “Creative Engineering Projects”. Junior and senior undergraduate students, as well as graduate students are welcome to join the project. An important goal of the project is to offer a chance to students to put in practice the knowledge they have gained in lectures to build and test their own aircraft. Following a PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle, the students analyze and solve an assignment, and validate their answer. During the aircraft building and flight test phases, the students work in teams, where discussions about the progress of each task helps the students develop their leadership, management and organizational skills.

Links

Creative Engineering Projects (Undergraduate)
http://gciee.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/gcee/mono2

Creative Engineering Projects (Graduate)
http://gciee.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/gcee/souzousei_kougaku

PBLとは

プロジェクト・ベースト・ラーニング(PBL)

「創造的ものづくりプロジェクト」・「創造性工学プロジェクト」で開講している「飛行ロボットプロジェクト」においてプロジェクト・ベースト・ラーニングを実施します。

このプロジェクトでは、大学３年生以上大学院生を対象として、講義などで培った知識を、飛行ロボットの製作と飛行試験を通じて実践的に身につけることを目指します。その中では、与えられた課題を分析して解を見つけ、それを検証するというPDCAサイクルの体験をします。製作と飛行試験はチーム単位で実施するために、プロジェクト進行におけるディスカッションを必要とし、リーダーシップやマネージメント、役割分担の能力を高めることにつなげて行きます。

リンク

創造的ものづくりプロジェクト科目（工学部）
http://gciee.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/gcee/mono2

創造性工学プロジェクト科目（大学院）
http://gciee.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/gcee/souzousei_kougaku

Activities Reportactivities "Project-Based Learning" Report

  • December 25, 2024

    2024 Winter Semester Flying Robot Project Team A Article 6

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    Today, due to the season when it’s easy to fall ill, only two people were able to attend the class. We finished attaching Japanese paper to the framework of the main wing. Starting this time, we began working on the motor section, cutting out and gluing the board material for the battery mount. Additionally, we received an explanation on how to assemble the circuit, use the battery, and connect the RC controller to the aircraft. We then soldered the circuits and assembled them.

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  • December 25, 2024

    2024 Winter Semester Flying Robot Project Team B Article 6

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    Today, we attached Japanese paper (washi) to the main wings. To start, we divided the wing into three sections and we roughly cut out pieces of washi to match the shape of each section by using scissors and glue. Next, we cut off the part of the washi which stuck out from the frame of the wings as much as possible and pasted some part of the washi that we couldn’t remove to the frame by glue. One of us also took some lessons about electronic parts which are required to fly our plane and made them.

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  • December 18, 2024

    2024 Winter Semester Flying Robot Project Team A Article 5

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    During the previous work session, the trailing edge of the main wing broke due to insufficient consideration of strength during the design phase, especially in thinner areas. A professional aircraft technician applied temporary repairs by attaching small components to reinforce the wing structure. Additionally, for the next session, we plan to enhance the trailing edge material to improve the wing's stability in the pitch direction.
    The wing-fuselage connection design has been a challenging issue for our team. We aim to incorporate dihedral angles in the main wing while ensuring sufficient rigidity to support its own weight. We hope to get closer to completion with advice from our instructors.
    Next week, there will be a lecture on electrical systems, which I am very much looking forward to!

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  • December 11, 2024

    2024 Winter Semester Flying Robot Project Team A Article 4

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    This week, we made significant strides in constructing the framework for both wings of our flying robot. During the previous session, we used a laser cutter to carefully cut out the ribs for the wings. Afterward, we secured these ribs in place with thin reinforcement materials to ensure stability and strength. To maintain the vertical alignment of the ribs while attaching them to the framework, we employed a miniature basket model to clamp both sides, which helped keep the structure steady. We then applied instant adhesive, combined with a hardener, to firmly bond the parts together. This meticulous process ensured that the rib framework was perfectly aligned. After making the main wings, our team mates seemed to be surprised a bit how large they are in real.
    However, there is a concern regarding the ribs: the edge of some ribs has become quite thin, which makes them more susceptible to breaking from even small impacts. This weakness is something we need to carefully monitor, as it could affect the stability of the wing structure.
    Looking ahead, next week’s task will be to cover the completed wing framework with black washi paper, a crucial step in finalizing the structure. It’s incredibly exciting to see the design that was once just an idea discussed on a computer screen slowly taking shape in real life. The transition from theoretical planning to actual construction is deeply satisfying, and it has been motivating us. As we continue building the flying robot, it’s exciting to think about how these components will come together to create something that will ultimately take flight. Of course, we have to practice to fly our flying robot the next time!

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  • December 11, 2024

    2024 Winter Semester Flying Robot Project Team B Article 5

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    Today we worked on one of the main wings and the tail wing. For the main wings, we used the jigs we made last time to position the ribs and fix the spars, wing leading edge material and trailing edge material. The main wings made today had weak torsional stiffness and will be reinforced to improve this in the next activity. We will also be making the other main wing. We had finished attaching the washi to the tail wing in the previous activity, so in today's activity, we connected the left and right tail wings to make a V-shape.

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