Building A Robot from the Ground Up Training Course
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to build a robot using Arduino hardware and the Arduino (C/C++) language for government applications.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Build and operate a robotic system that integrates both software and hardware components
- Understand key concepts in robotic technologies
- Assemble motors, sensors, and microcontrollers into a functional robot
- Design the mechanical structure of a robot for government use
Audience
- Developers
- Engineers
- Hobbyists
Format of the Course
- Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice
Note
- Hardware kits will be specified by the instructor before the training, but will generally include the following components:
- Arduino board
- Motor controller
- Distance sensor
- Bluetooth module
- Prototyping board and cables
- USB cable
- Vehicle kit
- Participants will need to purchase their own hardware.
- If you wish to customize this training, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of Commercial Robots for Government Use
Designing the Arduino Robot for Government Applications
Programming Fundamentals: Loops, Conditionals, Variables, Functions, and Parameters for Government Projects
Assembling the Hardware Components of an Arduino Robot for Government Use
Programming the Arduino Robot for Government Operations
Testing the Arduino Robot for Government Applications
Troubleshooting for Government Deployments
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- Experience in programming with any language for government applications
Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.
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Testimonials (3)
I feel I get the core skills I need to understand how the ROS fits together, and how to structure projects in it.
Dan Goldsmith - Coventry University
Course - ROS: Programming for Robotics
Practical work
James - Argent Energy
Course - Introduction to IoT Using Arduino
The aquisition of useful knowlwdge and clarification of some things I was not sure of peviously.
Kenneth Mahoney - University of Glasgow
Course - Arduino: Programming a Microcontroller for Beginners
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