Month 2 – Programming & Simple Bots (Weeks 5–8)
Weeks & Topics | Daily work (4-5 hrs) | Assignments | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
week 5 : ArduinoC basics for robots | Variables, loops, delay, conditionals, simple functions, sensordriven logic. | 1) Read sensors + change LED behavior; 2) Implement “safestop” on button press. | Code with comments + testinglog. |
week 6 : Obstacleavoiding robots | Ultrasonic + motor logic to avoid objects, simple “ifelse” navigation. | 1) Build an obstacleavoiding robot using ultrasonic; 2) Add a second sensor (IR/PIR). | Video clip + behavior diagram. |
week 7 : Linefollower & IRsensor logic | Reflectance sensors, PIDstyle idea (basic), steering logic. | 1) Build a simple linefollower; 2) Tune thresholds for different lighting. | Linefollower runvideo + notes. |
week 8 : Servos & gripper basics | Servo control, simple gripper/actuator, Monthly Test 2 (robot programming + simple behaviors). | 1) Control a servo to 23 fixed angles; 2) Build a simple gripper + mount on chassis. | Project 2: “LineFollower + Gripper Bot” – A robot that follows a black line and includes a basic gripper to pick up lightweight objects; students document components and behavior. |
Month 3 – Intelligent Behaviors, AIconcept, and Capstone (Weeks 9–12)
Weeks & Topics | Daily Work (4-5 hrs) | Assignments | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
week 09 : Decisionmaking & state machines | Finitestate machine logic (e.g., explore → avoid → stop), simple rulebased “intelligence”. | 1) Implement statebased behavior (e.g., “follow until obstacle”), 2) Use AIassistant to generate pseudocode/statediagram ideas. | Stateflowchart + logic notes. |
week 10 : Basic “AIforrobotics” concepts | Sensors + rules = “AIlike” behavior; simple patternbased decisions (e.g., “if dark + slow → stop”), serialtoPC logging for later ML. | 1) Log sensor + action data; 2) Use AItool to suggest 23 behaviorrules for the robot. | Datalog + rule suggestions. |
week 11 : Simple remote control & mobilelike UI | WiFi/Bluetooth concepts; smartphonecontrolled or laptopcontrolled robot (basic), simple UI/terminal commands. | 1) Control robot via serial/Bluetooth commands; 2) Sketch a mobileapp UI for robot control. | Remotecontrol demo + UI mock. |
week 12 : Capstone & presentation | Endtoend robot project (design → build → test → demo); Final Test (MCQ + practical robotchallenge). | 1) Improve or redesign last robot (navigation + behavior); 2) Prepare a short presentation/poster | Project 3: “Intelligent Mini Robot” – A complete robot (e.g., smarthome helper, lineobstacleavoiding bot, or simple manipulator) with sensors, basic decisionlogic, and a simple control method (button, remote, or appstyle UI), plus a 1page project report/manual. |
Basics of
Robotics
12 week Course Curriculum
Here’s a 3month “Basics of Robotics” curriculum designed weekly topics, monthly tests, assignments, and projects, with a beginnerfriendly, practiceheavy approach (Arduino/Raspberry Pi, sensors, basic programming, and simple robots).
Assumptions :
4–5 hours per day, 5 day weeks → 12 weeks ≈ 3 months.
Tools :
Arduino UNO / ESP32, breadboard, jumper wires, basic sensors (ultrasonic, IR, PIR, etc.), DC motors, 1–2 servos, Python/ArduinoC, basic CAD/2D sketch (optional).
Outcome :
Junior Robotics Enthusiast / Robotics Associate ready for robotic kits, robotics clubs, or basic lab work.
Overall Assessment Plan Weekly assignments :
Weekly assignments: 2–3 mini robot builds or sensor integrations (code + schematics).
Monthly tests: 1hour MCQ + practical (e.g., “read this wiring diagram” or “ x this robot code”).
Monthly projects: Complete robot prototypes (simple moving robot, sensor based robot, or small robotic arm).
Month 1 – Introduction & Mechanics/Electronics (Weeks 1–4)
Weeks & Topics | Daily work (4–5 hrs) | Assignments | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
week 1 : Intro to robotics | What is a robot, history, types (mobile, manipulator, drones), realworld applications (education, industry, home). | 1) Map 5 robot types + use cases; 2) Draw a simple robot block diagram (brain + sensors + actuators). | Short quiz on robotics basics. |
week 2 : Basic electronics & tools | Voltage, current, resistance, breadboard, LEDs, resistors, button switches, serial communication concepts. | 1) Build LED circuits (on/off, blink, fade); 2) Use serial monitor for sensorlike logging. | Wiringschematic + code. |
week 3 : Sensors & perception | Ultrasonic, IR, PIR, LDR, simple touch/tiltswitch sensors; analog vs digital. | 1) Read distance with ultrasonic; 2) Detect motion with PIR. | Sensor log + visualization notes. |
week 4 : Actuators & mechanical basics | DC motors, motor drivers (L298N/L293D), gear basics, wheels, simple chassis design; Monthly Test 1 (intro + electronics + sensors). | 1) Control 2 motors forward/backward; 2) Build a simple robot chassis (cardboard/3Dprint/kit) | Project 1: “MotorControl Robot Base” – A 2wheel chassis + motor driver controlled by Arduino (basic forward/backward/turn), with basic wiring safety check. |
