Introduction to robotics

• The definition of Robotics
• The history of robotics
• Different parts of a robot with basic block diagram

Robotics is a field where you can apply your knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, electronics, programming skills, mechanical skills etc. This field is the one where your knowledge is put to test.

Basics

An introduction to active and passive components

• Resistors
• Capacitors
• Diodes
• LEDs
• Relays
• Transistors

An introduction to basic integrated circuits

• Definition
• Types
• Identification
• Field of application
• Study of some basic integrated circuits
• Working principle of op-amps and comparators

Study of basic logic gates

• Types
• Identification of ICs used for logic gates
• Different techniques of solving problems using logic gate
• Real life application of logic gates

Control Systems

• Controlling a robot via wired and wireless medium
• Controlling a robot with its own brain
• How to implement logic using electronic hardware

Sensors

• Study of different types of sensors
• Touch sensors
• Light sensor using LDR, photo transistor and photo diode.
• Infrared sensor using IR diode, and IR detectors
• Obstacle detectors
• Fire sensor

Actuator

• Types of actuators used in robotics
• DC motors (geared and non geared)

Motor driver

• Motor driver using transistor
• Motor driver ICs

Do it yourself

• IR-Wireless controlled robot
• Line follower robot
• Obstacle avoider robot
• Object follower robot
• Photophobic robot
• Phototropic robot
• Wall Follower
• Fire fighter robot
• 2 wheel self balancing robot
• Sumo Wrestling Robot