World Journal of Engineering
Research and Technology

Johnny Q. Tagupa MSIT*

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this study was to design, assemble and assess the performance of the Interactive Control of Robotic Arm and find out the effectiveness of the device as tool for instruction. This was conducted in Bohol Island State University – Main Campus, Tagbilaran City in the Academic Year 2020-2021. The study used the experimental method of research in developing the Interactive Control of Robotic Arm. One group of pre skill test and post skill test design was used to test its effectiveness in enhancing student skills. The researcher selected forty (40) respondents for this study. Fifteen (15) are electrical technology and electrical engineering instructors from BISU Main Campus, BISU Balilihan Campus and BISU Calape Campus. Five (5) experts from Coca-Cola Bottlers Incorporated tested and validated the level of performance and assessed the acceptability level of the Interactive Control of Robotic Arm. There was a significant difference in the pre-skill test and post-skill test ratings of the students, the null hypothesis was rejected. The level of acceptability of the Interactive Control of Robotic Arm gained an average weighted mean of 3.84 with the description “very high”. This means that the device was found highly acceptable in terms of performance, convenience, safety and cost. The Interactive Control of Robotic Arm: an Instructional device an effective tool for instruction in BS Electrical Technology. It enhances the skill competency of the students and improves the quality of instruction in the workshop environment hence recommended for utilization.

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