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Robotics for Beginners
Objective
To provide a strong foundation in robotics by integrating concepts of electronics, programming, and mechanics. By the end of this course, students will be able to design, build, and program their own basic autonomous and mobile robots.
Target Audience
School students (Grade 8+), college freshmen, hobbyists, and anyone with a curiosity for robotics and no prior experience.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of high-school level science and mathematics. No prior coding or electronics knowledge is required.​
Cost - ₹40,000
Duration - 6 Months
Syllabus
Month 1
Foundations & The Arduino Ecosystem Goal: Understand the core components and get started with the Arduino microcontroller.
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Week 1-2: Introduction to Electronics & Microcontrollers - What is Robotics? Core components (Sense, Think, Act) - Basic Electronics: Voltage, Current, Resistance, Ohm’s Law - Introduction to Arduino Uno: Anatomy of the board, IDE setup - Your First Circuit: Blinking an LED (Digital Output)
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Week 3-4: Sensors & Inputs - Reading Digital Sensors: Push Buttons - Reading Analog Sensors: Potentiometers, LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) - Introduction to Serial Communication for debugging
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Project: Digital Dice using LEDs and a Push Button
Month 2
Actuation & Making Things Move Goal: Learn to control different types of actuators.
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Week 5-6: Output Devices - Controlling buzzers and piezo speakers - Working with different types of LEDs (RGB LED)
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Week 7-8: Introduction to Actuators - DC Geared Motors: How they work - Motor Drivers: Introduction to the L298N module - Controlling speed and direction of a DC motor
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Project: Fan Speed Controller using a Potentiometer and DC Motor
Month 3
The World of Sensors & Data Goal: Interface with a variety of sensors to make the robot perceive its environment.
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Week 9-10: Environmental Sensors - Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT11) - Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (HC-SR04) - The “Robotic Eye”
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Week 11-12: Interactive Sensors - Infrared (IR) Obstacle Avoidance Sensor - IR Remote Control Receiver
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Projects: 1. Ultrasonic Range Finder that displays distance on Serial Monitor 2. Smart Temperature Alert System
Month 4
Building Your First Robot - The Line Follower Goal: Integrate all learned concepts to build a complete, autonomous robot.
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Week 13-14: Chassis Assembly & Motor Control - Assembling a 2WD (Two-Wheel Drive) robotic chassis - Programming for precise motor movement (Forward, Backward, Turns)
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Week 15-16: Sensor Integration & Logic - Integrating IR Sensors for line detection - Writing the PID (Proportional) logic for a Line Following Robot - Testing, calibration, and troubleshooting
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Project: A fully functional Autonomous Line Following Robot
Month 5
Wireless Control & Introduction to Servos Goal: Learn wireless communication and precise motor control.
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Week 17-18: Servo Motors - Introduction to Servo Motors (SG90/MG90) - Controlling position of a Servo motor - Building a simple Pan-Tilt mechanism
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Week 19-20: Wireless Communication - Introduction to Bluetooth (HC-05/HC-06 module) - Pairing with a smartphone - Creating a custom control app using MIT App Inventor or a pre-built app
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Project: Smartphone Controlled Robot (Bluetooth)
Month 6
Capstone Project & Advanced Concepts Goal: Apply all skills independently to a final project and get a glimpse of advanced topics.
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Week 21-22: Capstone Project Selection & Planning - Students choose a project (e.g., Obstacle Avoidance Robot, Bluetooth-controlled Robotic Arm, Light Following Robot) - Guidance on circuit design, component selection, and programming logic
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Week 23-24: Building, Coding & Final Presentation - Hands-on work on the capstone project with instructor support - Debugging and refinement - Final Demo Day: Students present their working robots
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Glimpse into the Future: - Brief introduction to Python for Robotics (Raspberry Pi) - Introduction to IoT and Cloud Monitoring for Robots - Career paths in Robotics