Introduction to Robotics

• What is a Robot?

• History and Evolution of Robots

• Difference between Robots and Machines

• Types of Robots (Humanoid, Industrial, Autonomous, etc.)

• Applications of Robotics in Real Life

Basics of Technology in Robotics

• Electrical & Electronic Components (Battery, switches, sensors, motors)

• Mechanical Components (Gears, wheels, axles, chassis)

• Introduction to Microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino)

• Sensors and Actuators

Programming for Robotics

• Basics of Logic & Flowcharts

• Introduction to Block-based Programming (e.g., Scratch, Tinkercad, MakeCode)

• Introduction to Text-based Programming (Python)

• Writing simple robot commands (move forward, turn, stop)

Building and Assembling Robots

• Robot Kits Introduction

• Step-by-step Assembly of Basic Robot (Line follower, obstacle avoider)

• Understanding circuit connections

Sensors and Control

• How sensors work (IR, Ultrasonic, LDR, etc.)

• Interfacing sensors with robots

• Controlling robot movement based on sensor inputs

• Basic automation tasks (e.g., water plants, avoid obstacles)

Artificial Intelligence in Robotics (Introductory)

• What is AI and how it relates to robotics

• Difference between AI and Generative AI

• Smart robots: voice, vision, and movement

• Intro to Machine Learning concepts (for advanced learners)

Real-life Robotic Applications

• Robots in Industry, Healthcare, Agriculture, and Space

• Role of Robotics in Smart Cities and Automation

• Ethics in Robotics and AI

Projects and Assessments

• Mini Project: Build your own smart robot (e.g., trash picker, line follower)

• Group Activities: Presentation on future robots

• Final Demonstration: Showcase of projects