Robotic arm brings engineering theory to life
Students now have access to an innovative tool – a 3D printed robotic arm – that’s bringing new meaning to hands-on learning.
Dr. Xueling (Julie) Luo, an Engineering Professor, says the robotic arm will make learning more accessible because it will help bridge the gap between concepts they learn in the classroom and practical applications.
Your top questions about VIU's Engineering Technologist program, answered
What is engineering? Engineering is about solving problems. It applies the principles of science and mathematics to design and build things.
“Everything around you has been engineered, including your desk, stapler, window, the building you are in and the road you travel on. Some of this was engineered a long time ago, but someone did it at some point,” says David Moss, a VIU Engineering Technician. “We build things. Basically everything around you that is human-made has been engineered, whether it was designed or constructed through engineering.”