"Engineering Education Enhanced by Kingdom's Tears, Says College Professor"

A college professor at the University of Maryland is using the mechanics and physics engine of the popular video game "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" to teach mechanical engineering students about machine construction and design. The course, titled "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to Machine Design," incorporates various aspects of the game, such as its physics and Rune abilities, to provide students with hands-on experience in robotics. The professor hopes to expand the curriculum and inspire other colleges to offer similar courses in gamified education.