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Advanced Robotics and Embedded Systems


 Focuses on advanced robotics and embedded systems to build innovative, real‑world tech solutions.

 Description : This course on advanced robotics and embedded systems pushes students to build innovative machines by integrating complex hardware components with sophisticated software control systems.

Category : Coding & Engineering
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Robotics & Embedded Systems Fundamentals

Section 1: What is Robotics?  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Robotics  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of Robotics  
- Lesson 2: History and Impact of Robotics  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 History and Impact of Robotics

Section 2: Understanding Embedded Systems  
- Lesson 1: What Are Embedded Systems?  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 What Are Embedded Systems?  
- Lesson 2: Embedded Systems in Everyday Technology  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Embedded Systems in Everyday Technology

Section 3: Basic Electronics for Robotics  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Circuit Components  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Circuit Components  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Microcontrollers  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Understanding Microcontrollers

Section 4: Key Concepts and Terminology  
- Lesson 1: Essential Robotics Vocabulary  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Essential Robotics Vocabulary  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Programming Basics  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Introduction to Programming Basics

Section 5: Safety and Ethics in Robotics  
- Lesson 1: Robotics Safety Fundamentals  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Robotics Safety Fundamentals  
- Lesson 2: Ethical Considerations in Robotics  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Ethical Considerations in Robotics


Module 2: Fundamentals of Programming for Robotics

Section 1: Introduction to Python for Robotics  
- Lesson 1: Python Basics and Syntax  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Python Basics and Syntax  
- Lesson 2: Using Python with Hardware  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Using Python with Hardware

Section 2: Control Structures in Programming  
- Lesson 1: Conditional Statements  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Conditional Statements  
- Lesson 2: Loops and Iterations  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Loops and Iterations

Section 3: Data Structures for Robotics Applications  
- Lesson 1: Working with Arrays and Lists  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Working with Arrays and Lists  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Dictionaries and Sets  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Understanding Dictionaries and Sets

Section 4: Functions and Modular Code  
- Lesson 1: Defining and Using Functions  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Defining and Using Functions  
- Lesson 2: Organizing Code with Modules and Libraries  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Organizing Code with Modules and Libraries

Section 5: Debugging and Testing Embedded Code  
- Lesson 1: Strategies for Debugging Code  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Strategies for Debugging Code  
- Lesson 2: Writing and Running Test Cases  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Writing and Running Test Cases


Module 3: Hardware Components and Sensing

Section 1: Introduction to Sensors  
- Lesson 1: Types of Sensors and Their Applications  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Types of Sensors and Their Applications  
- Lesson 2: Methods for Sensor Data Acquisition  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Methods for Sensor Data Acquisition

Section 2: Actuators and Motor Control  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Actuators  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Basics of Actuators  
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Motor Control  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Fundamentals of Motor Control

Section 3: Power Systems for Robotics  
- Lesson 1: Battery Types and Power Management  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Battery Types and Power Management  
- Lesson 2: Energy Efficiency in Robotic Systems  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Energy Efficiency in Robotic Systems

Section 4: Communication Protocols and Networking  
- Lesson 1: Wired Communication Basics  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Wired Communication Basics  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Wireless Communication  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Introduction to Wireless Communication

Section 5: Hands-on Component Identification  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Key Hardware Components  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recognizing Key Hardware Components  
- Lesson 2: Building Simple Sensor Networks  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Building Simple Sensor Networks


Module 4: Systems Integration and Control

Section 1: Integrating Hardware and Software  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Systems Integration  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Systems Integration  
- Lesson 2: Basic Hardware-Software Interfacing Techniques  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Basic Hardware-Software Interfacing Techniques

Section 2: Introduction to Control Systems  
- Lesson 1: Open-Loop vs. Closed-Loop Control  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Open-Loop vs. Closed-Loop Control  
- Lesson 2: Basic Concepts of PID Control  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basic Concepts of PID Control

Section 3: Sensor Feedback in Control Loops  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Feedback Mechanisms  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Feedback Mechanisms  
- Lesson 2: Implementing Sensor Feedback  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Implementing Sensor Feedback

Section 4: Communication Between System Components  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Serial Communication  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Serial Communication  
- Lesson 2: Basics of I2C and SPI Protocols  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basics of I2C and SPI Protocols

Section 5: Troubleshooting Integrated Systems  
- Lesson 1: Diagnosing and Identifying Issues  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Diagnosing and Identifying Issues  
- Lesson 2: Practical Troubleshooting Techniques  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Practical Troubleshooting Techniques


Module 5: Building Your First Robot

Section 1: Project Planning and Design  
- Lesson 1: Defining Project Goals and Requirements  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Defining Project Goals and Requirements  
- Lesson 2: Sketching a Preliminary Robot Design  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sketching a Preliminary Robot Design

Section 2: Hardware Assembly  
- Lesson 1: Assembling the Hardware Components  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Assembling the Hardware Components  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Wiring and Connections  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding Wiring and Connections

Section 3: Programming Your Robot  
- Lesson 1: Writing Control Code for Your Robot  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Writing Control Code for Your Robot  
- Lesson 2: Uploading and Running Your Code  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Uploading and Running Your Code

Section 4: Testing and Iteration  
- Lesson 1: Performing Initial System Tests  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Performing Initial System Tests  
- Lesson 2: Iterating Based on Test Feedback  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Iterating Based on Test Feedback

Section 5: Final Project Presentation and Review  
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Project Presentation  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Preparing a Project Presentation  
- Lesson 2: Course Recap and Future Exploration  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Course Recap and Future Exploration