Program overview
Total hours: 24 hours
Schedule: Flexible, 3 hours/week over 8 weeks
Group size: 5 to 10 students
Course content: Download the course flyer (PDF)
Course structure
Level 1: Robotics Explorers
Goal: Learn the basics of robots, sensors, and block-based programming.
What is a robot? Introduction to robotics and automation; real-life robot examples (home, industry, space)
Parts of a robot: motors, wheels, chassis; sensors (IR, ultrasonic); power supply and controller board overview
Block-based programming (LEGO WeDo / mBot / Arduino Blocks / Scratch): movement (forward, backward, turns); simple logic (if-else, loops); obstacle detection and buzzer alerts
Mini projects: line follower robot; obstacle-avoiding robot.
Level 2: Young Robotics Programmers
Goal: Program real-world robots using structured logic.
Arduino and electronics basics: Arduino Uno, breadboard setup, sensors, LEDs, buzzer, IR, ultrasonic
C++ programming for Arduino: pin configuration; delay(), digitalRead(), digitalWrite(); loops, conditions, debugging basics
Robot movement programming: motor control using L298N; speed control with PWM
Sensor integration projects: light-sensing robot; IR remote-controlled robot
Mini projects: security alarm robot; traffic signal simulator.
Level 3: Robotics Engineers
Goal: Dive deeper into robot design, logic, and IoT concepts.
Advanced Arduino programming: functions and arrays; analog input; servo motors; LCD/OLED display modules
Bluetooth and app-controlled robot: HC-05 module setup; Android app using MIT App Inventor
Sensor fusion: multi-sensor integration; IR array line tracking; obstacle detection plus speed control
Mechanical design basics: chassis design; weight balance; sensor mounting techniques
Mini projects: Bluetooth-controlled home automation system; line-following delivery robot.
Level 4: Advanced Roboticists
Goal: Prepare students for real-world robotics and automation careers.
Raspberry Pi introduction: Python programming; GPIO control; camera module; Pi OS basics
Robotics with AI: object detection using OpenCV; voice-controlled robotics (Google Assistant / Alexa integration)
IoT in robotics: Wi-Fi controlled robots (ESP8266 / NodeMCU); Firebase or Blynk dashboard integration
Autonomous vehicle programming: GPS tracking; real-time location systems; self-parking logic using ultrasonic sensors
Capstone projects: home automation bot; surveillance robot; smart farming robot.
Program features
Theory plus hands-on labs
Engaging examples and exciting experiments
Homework and project-based learning
Multiple programming levels to choose from
Aligned with middle and high school curriculum
Special summer and winter batches
Fun robotics events and competitions