Overview

In the first three months your child will:

Absorb the basics of electricity, electronics and motors
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python and C++ programming.
During this time he or she will individually first build a robot arm
Learn the basics of 3D Design and 3D Printing
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:

Autonomous robotic pickup
Autonomous robotic delivery
Autonomous Navigation
Become skilled at CAD engineering 3D design
Using sensors and advanced software skills
Learn how to use deep learning libraries and
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?

Guest lectures from inspiring silicon valley AI and Robotics rock stars ( as COVID-19 permits)
Unfettered access to all equipment (including 3D printers) and tools including on weekends!
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

Arduino Uno
Raspberry Pi Model 3B+
Raspberry Pi Zero W
Raspberry Pi Camera
Extra Long Raspberry Pi Camera Ribbon Cable
Soldering Iron and supplies
4x Smart Car Drive Motors
2x Smart Car Motor Drivers
32GB Micro SD Card
LCD Display Module
Digital Multimeter
Wire Cutter
5V, 3.3V Power Supply Module
3x High Power Servo Motor
3x Mini Servo Motor
Ultrasonic Sensor
IR Receiver Module
IR Handheld Remote
Joystick
5V Relay
Stepper Motor Driver
Stepper Motor
Potentiometer
Large Breadboard
Medium Breadboard
Small Breadboard
Full range of resistors
Capacitors
Large range of LEDS in different colors and multi-color LEDs
Diode
Thermistor
Transistor
Humidity Sensor
Tilt Ball Switch
L293D Motor Driver Chip
Arduino Expansion Shield
Step-Down Voltage Converter
4x AA Battery Pack and Holder
8x AA Battery Pack and Holder
9v Battery Pack
Raspberry Pi Power Supply
5x Power Switch buttons
Specially sourced screwdriver
4x Smart Car Wheels
Over 25 construction parts for Robot Arm and Smart Car
4 Digit 7-Segment LED Display
100 Breadboard Jumper Wires
Photo Resistor
Speaker Buzzer
Micro USB to USB Female Cable
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?

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:

Internet Access to download required tools and utilities
Ability to use zoom
Thats it, everything else will be provided in the mailed kit!

Robotics Stem Program - Monthly