Prerequisites
None
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Course Description
This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in the interdisciplinary field of robotics design and engineering. Students will learn to design, build, and program robotic systems that solve real-world challenges. By integrating principles of design, engineering, and software development, this course encourages problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Working both individually and in teams, students will build robots to address increasingly complex real-world challenges such as navigation, object manipulation and autonomous operation.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Explore the principles of robotics systems design, including mechanical, electronic, and software integration.
- Program robotic systems to perform tasks using sensors, motors, and actuators.
- Develop algorithms that enable autonomous or semi-autonomous robot behavior in dynamic environments.
- Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools to design and prototype robotic system components.
- Use a range of physical tools to fabricate, assemble and modify robotic systems, including techniques such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
- Apply the engineering design process .
- Collaborate in teams to design, build, and test robots to address open-ended real-world robotics challenges.
- Maintain a portfolio documenting their work.
Assessment
Grades will be based on project portfolios, group collaboration, and individual contributions, evaluated at various points throughout the course.
Grades
9,
10,
11,
12
Grading Scheme
Standards-based Course