Introduction to Robotics Using the Boebot and the Basic Stamp Microcontroller
8-week introduction to robotics based on the popular Boebot and Basic Stamp microcontroller. This class takes a behavioral robotics approach.
Week |
Topic |
1 |
Continuously rotating servo motors, Robot assembly, Robotic Motion |
2 |
Robotic navigation 1: tactile sensors |
3 |
Robotic behavior |
4 |
Robotic navigation 2: Light sensors |
5 |
Light sensitive response, Behavior" |
6 |
Robotic navigation 3: infrared sensors |
7 |
Final Project |
8 |
Final Project |
You are welcome to use the equipment we have in the lab for free. However you may also want to buy your own. This will run you about $82 plus tax and shipping, purchased from
parallax.com
(Look at their Item 28124 if you already have a basic stamp).