Mobile Robot in Mechatronics

Create your own mobile robot

Are you intrigued by the world of robots and their industrial applications? This course will guide you in designing and building your own robot using your knowledge of electronic circuits and microcontrollers. You will gain hands-on experience and see your robotic creations come to life.

Program robots to solve real-world problems

Learn to program your robot to complete tasks using input sensors and tackle automation challenges with logical thinking. This practical experience will equip you with the skills to solve real-world problems. Take your passion further with courses like Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering.

Learning outcomes

Master programming for robotic control

By the end of this module, you will be skilled in using software to write programs that control outputs and read inputs. You will learn how to create loops and use decision commands to make your programs smarter. These skills will help you bring your robotic ideas to life.

Solve automation challenges with logic

You will write programs that interact with input sensors and control robot actions effectively. This module will teach you how to solve automation problems by applying logical thinking. With these abilities, you will be ready to tackle real-world challenges in robotics and automation.

Module outline

1. Computer and Microcontroller System Architecture

• Describe the function of block diagrams of computer system.

• List the advantages of using micro-controller in automation control.

• Describe architecture of control system.

2. Robotic Program Commands

• Invoke robotic program development software.

• Create a new project using program development software.

• Compile source codes using program development software.

• Save project using program development software.

• Use commands and functions to write program

3. Testing and debugging program

• Open previously saved project.

• Open edit windows.

• Test program.

• Debug program.

4. Controlling LEDs

• Use commands to turn ON/OFF a LED.

• Create and use delay in the program.

• Write program to create lit up patterns of LEDs.

5. Interacting with sensors

• Use command to read the status of input sensor.

• Write program for robot to sense and react based on the input sensor.

6. Solving automation problems

• Design and draw flow chart for a given task and conditions.

• Write program based on the designed flow chart.

• Test, troubleshoot and debug program to solve a given automation problem.