When working with laser welds, there is usually no way to predict the classification of the weld without cutting it and looking at it from the inside out. An excellent way to predict what the weld will end up being is using a neural network. A neural network sort of works like a fake human brain and is trained to do a specific task. By using a neural network instead, we can figure out the classification of the weld without running a test before.
Fake Brains and Lasers TEK8 Student Handout
The student handout will be given to all students working on the design challenge. It gives a brief recap of the story, it helps the students identify what they are attempting to achieve, and it recaps the design process.
Fake Brains and Lasers TEK8 Facilitator Guide
This Instructor’s Guide provides the instructor additional information on how to run the design challenge with alternatives for materials and test setups as well as information to help make the design challenge a good educational experience.
The Telling the Story Video conveys the societal impact of the student’s research that is the basis for the design challenge and will set the problem-solving context for students.
The Design Challenge Video leads students through the design process. It indicates materials available, states what the criteria are for success and any constraints. It also gives a second ‘level’ of the design challenge that allows ‘early completers’ to move on to a slightly more difficult challenge.
There is also a PowerPoint presentation available that was used in the original design challenge implementation.