Overview
In the first three months your child will:
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Absorb the basics of electricity, electronics and motors
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Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python and C++ programming.
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During this time he or she will individually first build a robot arm
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Learn the basics of 3D Design and 3D Printing
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And then a smart vehicle physically capable of basic autonomous navigation
During the next three months we will focus on solving the real world problems of:
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Autonomous robotic pickup
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Autonomous robotic delivery
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Autonomous Navigation
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Become skilled at CAD engineering 3D design
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Using sensors and advanced software skills
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Learn how to use deep learning libraries and
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Learn how to use computer vision toolkits for solving the autonomous challenge problems
Graduation
This will then culminate in a certification for everything learned and built, and a (optional) competition for the fastest vehicles to successfully complete a series of autonomous challenges (while strongly encouraged, the competition will not be mandatory for every student)
What other benefits will my child get?
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Guest lectures from inspiring silicon valley AI and Robotics rock stars ( as COVID-19 permits)
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Unfettered access to all equipment (including 3D printers) and tools including on weekends!
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Over the course of the program, each student will receive more than a hundred components and electronics equipment, all free of charge and included in the program cost!
Hardware Kit Contents
Here is an (incomplete) list of all the equipment and components each student will get over the course of program
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Arduino Uno
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Raspberry Pi Model 3B+
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Raspberry Pi Zero W
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Raspberry Pi Camera
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Extra Long Raspberry Pi Camera Ribbon Cable
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Soldering Iron and supplies
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4x Smart Car Drive Motors
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2x Smart Car Motor Drivers
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32GB Micro SD Card
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LCD Display Module
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Digital Multimeter
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Wire Cutter
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5V, 3.3V Power Supply Module
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3x High Power Servo Motor
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3x Mini Servo Motor
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Ultrasonic Sensor
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IR Receiver Module
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IR Handheld Remote
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Joystick
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5V Relay
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Stepper Motor Driver
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Stepper Motor
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Potentiometer
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Large Breadboard
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Medium Breadboard
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Small Breadboard
- Full range of resistors
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Capacitors
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Large range of LEDS in different colors and multi-color LEDs
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Diode
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Thermistor
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Transistor
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Humidity Sensor
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Tilt Ball Switch
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L293D Motor Driver Chip
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Arduino Expansion Shield
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Step-Down Voltage Converter
- 4x AA Battery Pack and Holder
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8x AA Battery Pack and Holder
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9v Battery Pack
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Raspberry Pi Power Supply
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5x Power Switch buttons
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Specially sourced screwdriver
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4x Smart Car Wheels
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Over 25 construction parts for Robot Arm and Smart Car
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4 Digit 7-Segment LED Display
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100 Breadboard Jumper Wires
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Photo Resistor
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Speaker Buzzer
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Micro USB to USB Female Cable
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USB to USB-A (square) Cable
What if my child is stuck on a step and is falling behind?
I will not let this happen. Two hours of every day will be reserved for 1 on 1 with students who are facing any problems understanding a step, or technical issues, or equipment malfunctions and so on. During this time any student can call in via zoom or be present before or after the class to have their issues looked at.
What equipment does my child neeed?
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A Mac, Windows, or Linux laptop with administrative rights to install Arduino, Python and other programming tools. If you have a newer Mac or Windows laptop with only USB-C ports, you will need a USB-C to female USB adapter to be able to connect the Arduino to your computer.
For Attending From Home?
Besides a computer:
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Internet Access to download required tools and utilities
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Ability to use zoom
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Thats it, everything else will be provided in the mailed kit!
Robotics Stem Program - Monthly
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
In-Person: 100% will be refunded if cancelled up to 24 hours before start time on first day of monthly session. Max 50% will be refunded once kit has been opened and taken home.
Distance Learning: 100% will be refunded if cancelled before the kit is mailed (approximately 1 week before session start time), or if cancelled before picked-up in person. Max 50% will be refunded once the kit has been dispatched.
REQUIREMENTS
Laptop (Mac, Windows, Linux)
In-person: Face Mask, Gloves. Hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, spare gloves and face masks are provided.DISTANCE LEARNING
Kits are mailed to remote attendees several days in advance. Each mailed kit also contains a special webcam that allows the instructor to see a close-up view of your build in real-time and render assistance and supervision identically to in-person students. If you are in driving distance, you are welcome to pick up the kit in person from Mountain View, CA.