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Location: Storming Robots | 3322 U.S. 22, Building 15, Suite #03, Branchburg, NJ, 08876

Description:

Track:  Robotics and Electronic Elective

(using a competitive platform)

For budding engineers who:

1. Crave for robotic and programming challenges with a platform which offers much higher expandability, but much lower cost than the LEGO or other box-kit.  

2. Hope to participate in our AI-oriented Robotics Competition which demands 100% full automation involving  sophisticated challenges. 

3. Prefer creating a custom platform with expandability instead of a mandated set. 

Students will work with an open-source custom platform.  They will continue the Learn-By-Doing model. 

This track focuses on building competency in solving problems and solution development with knowledge in both computer programming and using microcontroller, i.e. in both software and hardware in electronic interfaces. 

Just like all other programs at SR, students will be engaged in active learning with open-ended robotics projects. No cookie-cutter programs! Projects developed infuse computer programming, mechanical and electronic aspects required in robotic context.

Characteristics of Level I: 

• Covered the fundamentals about using a open-source controller - PICO - robotics projects with a lot of programming challenges.

• Systematic trouble-shooting with electronic devices.  

• Each topics is accompanied by multiple samples followed by challenges.

• Develop amart robot with proper engineering process

• Basic Electronics concepts through interfacing with analog , digital and I2C devices. Systematic trouble shooting skills to handle programming and electronic issue.

• From time to time, there will be mini-contests to encourage collaboration and competitiveness. 

Specifics about Level II:   More in-depth into I2C and low level debugging, and possibly multi-tasking.

As they progress to more advanced level,   they will continue working with add-ons, such as multiplexing,  deeper understanding of how to utilize I2C devices, feedback control, and writing a much larger scale project.   Understanding applied electronics concepts, such as fundamentals in Ohms Law, voltage vs. current, amperage etc., in high school physics.  Lower level understanding how to manipulate multiple I2C devices, and software interrupt

Students who demonstrate proficiency will be invited to participate in Robotics Competition.  (Students at this stage, along with Algorithms in C/C++ - III  should be equipped good level of skill set to create their own  independent projects involving hardware - a good addition for their college application)

Learning Tools:

Software -  C/C++  with MS visual studio.

Hardware:

This is a customized platform aiming for the high compatibility with other electronic devices.   Along with other electronic accessories will cost approx. $180 - $200 only (see the Bill of Materials - subject to change due to update and availability.)

Available: Available

Price: $380.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 11+ on the day of the activity

Notes: Storming Robots will purchase the hardware on your behalf.  You won't be charged until students take the materials home.  Approximate cost will be about $200 (not included in tuition).  We will provide a bill of materials as well.  Email to office@stormingrobots.com for more details. 

Prerequisites: Since all our programs focus on building self-awareness of the robot, a good amount of programming skills is necessary. You will be required to meet at least one of the following levels: a. High proficiency in our Gr. 8-12 program - Algorithms in C/C++ - Level I; OR b. Advanced Placement in Computer Science – A with a Score of 5. OR c. American Computer Science League Contest – Junior level with minimum Score of 30+. OR d. USACO – Silver Level with C/C++ or Java. (Python is not accepted). If you have not obtained one of the above requirements but feel strongly that your programming skills have indeed met the levels, please email to office@stormingrobots.com to set up an in-person Programming Test (NOTE: this is not the basic entrance assessment). Please contact office at 908-595-1010 for test schedule and details - equivalent to high proficiency in Algorithms in C/C++ - Level I. (See syllabus here - https://cspdf.stormingrobots.com )

Skill requirement:

All the following skills are required:

Assessment - Assessment, CS Levels - CS - I

More information: Questions? Phone: 908-595-1010 Email: office@stormingrobots.com

Tags: Robotics with Electronics

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