Publications [#342351] of Susan H. Rodger

Conference articles OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED

1. Luce, E; Rodger, SH, A visual programming environment for Turing machines, Proceedings 1993 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages Vl 1993 (January, 1993), pp. 231-236, ISBN 9780818639708 [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/20)

   Abstract:
   Visualization and interaction are powerful tools for explaining abstract concepts. We have developed TuBB, a visual and interactive tool for modular design and animation of Turing machines. Unlike previous visual tools for automata that are based on state diagrams, the Turing machines in TuBB are composed of previously defined Turing machines called building blocks. A Turing machine can be pictorially designed, stored in a library, and used as a subprogram to construct more complex Turing machines. In addition, TuBB brings the user constructed machine to life, providing simulations at varying speeds.