Basic Robotics Course (With Arduino Kits) Level 1

Basic Robotics Course (With Arduino Kits) Level 1

Target: 2nd Year Mechatronics & Mechanical Engineering Students

Hardware: Arduino + Sensors + Motors + Chassis

Goal: Understand robot mechanics, sensors, actuators, and basic control using Arduino.

Why Choose This Course?

• Build robots with Arduino Kits
• Learn real-world mechatronics and automation
• Step-by-step labs and simulation

Course Contents:

Introduction to Robotics Using Arduino

Objective: Understand what robots are and how Arduino can be used to control them.

Topics:

• What is a robot? Types and applications
• Basic components of a robot (chassis, wheels, motors, sensors)
• Arduino overview: IDE, uploading code
• LED blinking – first robot program
• Lab: Build a simple circuit to turn LED ON/OFF via Arduino

Mechanical Design of Mobile Robots

Objective: Learn the mechanical structure of mobile robots and how to assemble them.

Topics:

• Two-wheeled differential drive robot chassis assembly
• Motor types: DC, Servo, Stepper
• Gears, wheels, and torque calculation basics
• Connecting DC motors to Arduino via L298N Motor Driver
• Lab: Build a working chassis and control motor direction via Arduino

Sensors and Signal Interfacing

Objective: Explore sensors that give robots environmental awareness.

Topics:

• IR Sensor (Obstacle detection)
• Ultrasonic Sensor (HC-SR04) for distance measurement
• Line Sensor (IR Array) for line following
• Potentiometers for analog reading
• Lab: Program Arduino to read sensor values and act on thresholds

Motion Control and Motor Programming

Objective: Learn to control the speed and direction of robot motion.

Topics:

• PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) basics
• Using Arduino to control motor speed and direction
• Using encoders to measure wheel rotation (if available)
• Lab: Drive robot in different directions and speeds using push buttons or sensor feedback

Line Follower Robot Project

Objective: Build a complete Arduino-based robot that follows a path.

Topics:

• Logic for detecting black/white contrast
• Calibrating sensors
• Writing line following code
• Lab: Assemble, program, and test a working line follower robot

Obstacle Avoidance Robot

Objective: Build a robot that can detect and avoid obstacles using sensors.

Topics:

• Understanding servo motor control for rotating sensors
• Integrating ultrasonic sensor with servo
• Obstacle detection and direction decision algorithm
• Lab: Program the robot to navigate a maze while avoiding walls

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