A didactical electronic project for graduated students: Initiation to autonomous navigation using a small-scale model electric car

Since many years, our ENSEIRB-MATMECA electronic engineering school adopted a "learning by project" strategy, to improve motivation and knowledge appropriation for our students. In this paper, we highlight first some major evolutions in the student's behaviour which justifies this didactical evolution. Then, we give a typical example of project proposed to students in second year of study: control and navigation of a small scale electrical model car. Specifications and some design details are explained. Technical results and feedback from students are described before conclusion.