DAY 1 – Introduction to Robotics : ? Brief introduction, course content, with quiz and interactions, assignment. ? Introduction to Robotics – Robots and different types of Robots defined and various myths about robotics and robots are explained in detail. ? Features & Characteristics of robotics – Features and the divergent characteristics of Robots are discussed in depth. ? Construction & Components of Robots – Presentation on the mechanical components – Discussion of various materials for robot construction. ? Motion & Actuators – Designing movements of Robots, different types of Actuators and selection of Actuators. ? Brain teasers as an assignment. DAY 2 – The making of Robot : ? Basic Electrical & Electronics – Exposure to fundamental Electrical & Electronics used in Robots – Electricity, Resistors, Capacitors etc. ? Applied Sensory technology – General introduction, comparison to Human senses, sensors used in Robotics. ? Intelligence - Brain and Computing applied to Robotics, Study of robotic logic using flowchart. ? Robotics Programming - Algorithm implementation using flow charting. ? Testing Theoretical Knowledge gained by students. ? Assembly of kits and testing. ? Graduation. Day 3 – Makers day : ? Competition with a problem statement. ? Question answer round and view on what to do beyond the workshop. ? Certificate Distribution ? Goodies distribution. ? Selection of the best Maker. ? Introduction of the next level course.

Topics Covered

? What is a ROBOT? ? Their types ? Basic components ? Drive configurations (wheels) ? Actuators (motors) ? Gears and pulleys ? Power system (batteries) ? Robot control ? Sensors ? Motor driving system ? Sensor-Motor integration ? Proximity based sensor application ? Colour detection for Line following ? Algorithm development ? Scratch Based graphical programming language ? Algorithm implementation

Who should attend

1) Students from 8+ years. 2) Teachers 3) Parents

Pre-requisites

Interests to learn Robotics... The course will be for 3 consecutive Saturdays each for 6 hrs from 19th July 2014.

What you need to bring

1) Note pad 2) Pen 3) Lunch 4) Water"

Key Takeaways

1) Certificates 2) Goodies 3) Coupons