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