Building A Robot from the Ground Up Training Course
During this instructor-led live training, participants will acquire the skills necessary to build a robot using Arduino hardware and the Arduino (C/C++) programming language.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Construct and operate a robotic system incorporating both software and hardware elements
- Grasp the fundamental concepts underlying robotic technologies
- Integrate motors, sensors, and microcontrollers to create a functional robot
- Design the mechanical framework of a robot
Audience
- Developers
- Engineers
- Hobbyists
Course Format
- A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice
Notes
- The instructor will specify the required hardware kits prior to the training. These kits will typically include the following components:
- Arduino board
- Motor controller
- Distance sensor
- Bluetooth slave module
- Prototyping board and cables
- USB cable
- Vehicle kit
- Participants are required to purchase their own hardware.
- For those interested in customizing this training, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of Commercial Robots
Designing the Arduino Robot
Programming Fundamentals: Loops, Conditionals, Variables, Functions, and Parameters
Assembling the Hardware Components of an Arduino Robot
Programming the Arduino Robot
Testing the Arduino Robot
Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- Programming experience in any language
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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Testimonials (2)
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Simon the 2nd - Cboost
Course - ROS: Programming for Robotics
Just getting off the ground and doing some basic things was super useful
Remy Pieron - Facebook
Course - Arduino Programming for Beginners
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