RoboKids Explorer

MODULE 1: Introduction to Robotics & IoT (3 Sessions)

🔹 Topics Covered:

• What is a Robot? – Definition, history, and real-world applications.
• Components of a Robot – Sensors, actuators, controllers, power source.
• What is IoT? – Real-world examples (Smart Homes, Smart Cities, etc.)
• Difference between Robotics and IoT
• Applications of IoT and Robotics in various industries.
• Overview of the course and expected outcomes.

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Students will gain basic theoretical understanding of Robotics and IoT and how these fields are shaping the modern world.

MODULE 2: Introduction to Arduino & Electronics (6 Sessions)

🔹 Topics Covered:

• What is Arduino? Overview of Arduino UNO.
• Setting up Arduino IDE (Installing software, drivers).
• Writing and uploading first sketch (Blink LED).
• Introduction to breadboard, jumper wires, LEDs, resistors.
• Basic electronic concepts: Voltage, current, Ohm’s law.
• Difference between analog and digital pins.
• Reading serial monitor and using Serial.print().
• Circuit diagrams – symbols and reading skills.

🔧 Practical Tasks:

• Blink LED
• Fading LED with PWM
• LED sequence patterns (traffic lights)
• Button-controlled LED

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to write simple Arduino programs and understand the fundamental concepts of electronics.

MODULE 3: Sensors and Inputs (6 Sessions)

🔹 Topics Covered:

• Using Push Buttons and Debouncing techniques.
• Reading analog input – Potentiometer.
• Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) – Light sensor.
• Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT11) – Interfacing and calibration.
• Ultrasonic Sensor (HC-SR04) – Distance measurement.
• Infrared Sensor – Obstacle detection and line detection.
• Motion Detection with PIR sensor.

🔧 Practical Tasks:

• Automatic Night Light with LDR
• Digital Thermometer with DHT11 + LCD
• Distance Meter with Ultrasonic Sensor
• Motion detector alarm using PIR

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to collect data from the environment using sensors and process them in Arduino.

MODULE 4: Outputs and Actuators (5 Sessions)

🔹 Topics Covered:

• Introduction to actuators – Buzzers, Motors, Servos.
• DC Motors and Motor driver (L298N) basics.
• Servo Motors – Position control (0–180 degrees).
• Relay Module – High-voltage control basics.
• LCD Displays (16x2) – I2C vs non-I2C.
• Combining sensor input and actuator output.

🔧 Practical Tasks:

• Servo sweep project
• Smart Fan with DHT11 + Motor
• Display temperature on LCD
• Buzzer alarm system

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to control outputs like motors, servos, buzzers, and displays using Arduino.

MODULE 5: Robot Building & Control (7 Sessions)

🔹 Topics Covered:

• Basics of robot motion – Wheels, differential drive.
• Line follower robot – Using IR sensors.
• Obstacle avoidance robot – Using Ultrasonic sensor.
• Bluetooth module (HC-05) – Introduction and AT commands.
• Smartphone-controlled robot – Bluetooth control.
• Speed control using PWM.
• Introduction to chassis and power supply.

🔧 Practical Tasks:

• Build and program a line follower robot.
• Obstacle-avoiding robot with buzzer alert.
• Bluetooth-controlled robot using Android phone.

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Students will gain experience in building, wiring, and programming working robot models.

MODULE 6: Capstone Projects + Evaluation (5–7 Sessions)

🔹 Project Phase:

Students (individually or in teams) will choose a final project from a list or propose their own.

🧪 Example Projects:

• Smart Dustbin (ultrasonic + servo)
• Fire detection and alert system