Welcome to TH 202 / 203
An Introduction to Robotics & Mechatronics (Part I & II)
(4) mini-projects designed for quick wins and teaching the basics of robotics and mechatronics:
This course provides interdisciplinary education to students through coursework, experiential 校园春色+影音先锋, and project-based work. Students will learn fundamental theory, modeling methods, hardware components, interfacing requirements, simulation and programming tools, and practical applications of mechatronics and robotics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will construct a WiFi-controlled robot, remote controller, pen plotter, and robotic arm.
WiFi Controlled Robot • Remote Controller • Pen Plotter • Robotic Arm
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4
Duration:
2 hours per project
Prerequisite:
Mini-Project #1
WiFi Controlled Robot
In this project, you’ll assemble the base of the robot and connect it to WiFi to control it remotely. You’ll learn about infrared waves and create your own web server using HTML and CSS.
Mini-Project #2
Remote Controller
Control your WiFi robot by building a controller to drive it around. Learn the basic kinematics and communication protocol behind robot control systems.
Mini-Project #3
Pen Plotter
Improve the robot with drawing capabilities. Use pre-programmed logic to make shapes. Or take it to the next 纤纤影视 with mathematical calculations to make your shapes picture perfect.
Mini-Project #4
Robotic Arm