Robotic Engineering
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| Subject Name: | Robotic Engineering |
| Level of Study: | Year 10 |
| Length of Course: | Semester |
| Mandatory / Elective: | Elective |
Pre-requisites
What will be in the course?
Robotic Engineering is a dynamic and future-focused field, with applications ranging from automated manufacturing to planetary exploration. Each robot is designed for a specific task and then programmed to complete it.
In this subject, students will build and program robots using Arduino microcontrollers, learning how to control motors, read sensors, and interpret datasheets. They will develop an understanding of key electronics principles, including how power, current, and voltage affect robot performance.
Students will also use Fusion 360 to design and 3D print custom components for their robots. These skills will be applied in the BattleBot Project, where students will design, prototype, and assemble their own ant-weight combat robot to compete in the battle arena.
Robotic Engineering challenges students through hands-on, problem-based learning. It provides an excellent foundation for future study or careers in engineering, design, electronics, or robotics.