Intro to Robotics

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).

 


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Class Schedule

Self-Service