Software Testing, AI and Robotics (STAIR) Learning Lab

Abstract: In this paper we presented the Software Testing, AI and Robotics (STAIR) Learning Lab. STAIR is an initiative started at the University of Innsbruck to bring robotics, AI and software testing into schools. In the lab physical and virtual learning units are developed in parallel and in sync with each other. Its core learning approach is based the develop of both a physical and simulated robotics environment. In both environments AI scenarios (like traffic sign recognition) are deployed and tested. We present and focus on our newly designed MiniBot that are both built on hardware which was designed for educational and research purposes as well as the simulation environment. Additionally, we describe first learning design concepts and a showcase scenario (i.e., AI-based traffic sign recognition) with different exercises which can easily be extended.