Robotics Course for 8th to 12th Grade Students

🧠 Lesson 1: Overview of Robotics

Objective:

• Understand what robotics is, types of robots, and real-world applications.

Topics:

• History of robotics
• Types: Humanoids, industrial, domestic, drones
• Use cases in daily life, industry, and space

🔌 Lesson 2: Arduino Uno Concepts in Robotics

Objective:

• Understand microcontrollers and build basic robotics circuits using Arduino Uno.

Topics:

• What is Arduino Uno?
• Digital vs analog pins
• Basic sensors (IR, Ultrasonic, Temperature)
• Simple project: Line follower or obstacle avoider

💻 Lesson 3: C Language Concepts in Robotics

Objective:

• Learn basics of C programming to control sensors and actuators.

Topics:

• C syntax for Arduino (setup, loop)
• Using if, else, loops
• Reading digital sensors
• Project: LED blink, buzzer alarm

💡 Lesson 4: C++ Concepts in Robotics

Objective:

• Introduce object-oriented programming in C++ and its use in modular robotics design.

Topics:

• Classes & objects
• Creating motor or sensor classes
• Reusability of robot functions
• Project: Autonomous car using class structure

🐍 Lesson 5: Python Concepts in Robotics

Objective:

• Use Python for sensor data processing, simulation, and AI integration.

Topics:

• Basics of Python
• GPIO control using Raspberry Pi
• Integrating Python with camera & sensors
• Project: Object detection or speech-based robot control

🔬 Lesson 6: MATLAB Concepts in Robotics

Objective:

• Use MATLAB for simulation and robotic kinematics.

Topics:

• MATLAB interface overview
• Robot modeling and simulation
• Using Simulink for movement control
• Project: Simulate robotic arm

🤖 Lesson 7: ROS Concepts in Robotics

Objective:

• Learn about Robot Operating System (ROS) for advanced robotics projects.

Topics:

• What is ROS?
• ROS architecture (nodes, topics, services)
• Using ROS with turtlesim
• Project: Control robot using ROS and Python