ANNEXURE
Course Title: Robotics Training Program
Course Duration: Three Months
Course Objectives:
1. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of robotics
principles and technologies.
2. To develop practical skills in designing, building, and programming robots.
3. To foster creativity, problem-solving abilities, and interdisciplinary thinking
among students.
4. To prepare students for careers in robotics and automation industries.
Course Syllabus utline:
Week 1-2: Introduction to Robotics
- Overview of Robotics: History, applications, and significance
- Basic principles of Robotics: Mechanics, Electronics, and programming
- Introduction to robot components: Actuators, Sensors & Microcontrollers
- Safety guidelines and best practices in robotics
Week 3-4: Electronics and Circuit Design
- Fundamentals of electronics: resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors
- Circuit analysis and design
- Introduction to Arduino microcontroller platform
- Hands-on projects: building and programming simple circuits
Week 5-6: Mechanics and Kinematics
- Basics of mechanical design: materials, structures, mechanisms
- Introduction to kinematics: motion planning, degrees of freedom
- CAD modelling and 3D printing
- Hands-on projects: Designing and building robot chassis and manipulators
Week 7-8: Programming and Control
- Introduction to programming languages for robotics: C/C++, Python
- Basics of control theory: PID control, feedback loops
- Programming microcontrollers using Arduino IDE
- Hands-on projects: programming motor control, implementing basic
control algorithms.
Week 9-10: Sensors and Perception
- Types of sensors used in robotics: proximity sensors, vision sensors, IMUs
- Sensor calibration and integration
- Introduction to computer vision: image processing, object detection
- Hands-on projects: integrating sensors for navigation and obstacle
avoidance
Week 11-12: Advanced Topics and Project Work
- Introduction to advanced robotics concepts: artificial intelligence,
machine learning, swarm robotics
- Project planning and management
- Final project: design, build, and program a functional robot
- Presentation and demonstration of final projects
Assessment:
✓ Weekly quizzes and assignments
✓ Mid-term project assessment
✓ Final project presentation and evaluation
Resources:
✓ Textbooks and online resources on robotics, electronics, and
programming
✓ Robotics kits and hardware components for hands-on projects
✓ Computer labs equipped with necessary software and tools
Note: This syllabus is customizable based on the specific needs and
requirements of the students. Adjustments can be made to the topics covered,
duration of each module, and the intensity of hands-on practical sessions.