THE USE OF ROBOTICS AND 3D TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STEM EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the issues of exploring the possibilities of using robotics and 3D technologies in the context of STEM education development. Prospects for the development of robotics and 3D technologies in terms of Industry 4.0 concept formation are considered to solve the research objectives. The analysis of the robotics and 3D technology global trends has shown that these industries are currently dynamically developing and are already being used in many areas of human activity. This leads to the conclusion that there is a need to train relevant specialists, which in turn leads to the need to update the content of school and university education in accordance with the current requirements. Therefore, the question of implementation of the robotics and 3D technologies into the learning process of secondary and higher education institutions as an indispensable component of future specialists training in the field of high technologies is of particular importance. The paper provides examples of integration of 3D technologies and robotics in science and technology. The ways of using robotics and 3D technologies in the learning process, in particular through project activities, are outlined. Robotics and 3D technologies are popular and effective methods for the study of important fields of science, design and based on the active use of modern technologies in production, ICT and high intellectual level of professionals who will work in an innovative economy. The study examines the use of 3D technologies and robotics in the implementation of a research training STEM project. The use of project activities contributes to the development of students' teamwork skills, the development of independent search and creative activity, the formation of cross-curricular competences. The results of the study have shown the importance of developing modern approaches to teaching robotics and 3D technologies as promising fields of STEM education.