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Robotics Course

Welcome to the exciting world of Robotics at the Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy (ARCSA)! The Robotics and Drones Course is designed for those passionate about exploring the realms of programmable machines, both on the ground and in the air. This comprehensive program includes the well-established Robotics Course based on the Carnegie Mellon University Curriculum. 

Our course is structured to guide students through the complexities of building, programming, and controlling robots while expanding their horizons in the world of programmable drones. They will delve into the history of robots, understand their classification, and explore their growing role in modern society. The curriculum also includes rigorous training in Computational Thinking, problem-solving, and real-world project-based learning.

As students progress, they will face challenges that mimic real-life scenarios, such as crisis management simulations, Mars exploration, and urban planning projects. These exercises foster innovation, adaptability, and teamwork, preparing students for a future where robotics and drone technology play a pivotal role across various industries.

Upon course completion, students can take an optional exam, and successful candidates receive a certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. This course is a learning journey and a gateway to future career opportunities in numerous fields where robotics and drone technology are revolutionising how we work and live.

We organise excursions to places of significant technological and scientific interest each year to broaden our students’ understanding and inspire them in their educational journeys. In the past, we have visited esteemed institutions such as Tonsley Innovation District, Flinders University, BAE Systems, Line Zero (Factory of the Future), Royal Adelaide Hospital, Hamilton Space School, Fleet Space Technologies, Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG). These visits have been immensely beneficial in providing our students with real-world insights and practical experiences that complement their academic pursuits. The experiences enhanced their theoretical knowledge and offered valuable career insights for our older students contemplating their future professional paths.

The Robotics and Drones Course offers FREE trials. You can book a session on the Enrolments page.

Join us at ARCSA for the RoboticsCourse, where we will pave the path for tomorrow’s innovators and problem-solvers. Let’s embark on this exciting adventure together!

Robotics Course

In the Robotics Course, students learn to program following a curriculum designed by Carnegie Mellon University. The syllabus includes challenges, activities, videos, resources, documentation, materials, competitions, and tools for Robotics. The course provides a structured sequence of building and programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. There are 100+ projects designed to get students thinking more generally about the patterns and structure of robotics and problem-solving. The course is based on the principles of Computational Thinking. On completion, students may take an optional 70-question exam, and if successful, they are awarded a Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University.

Curriculum

Introduction to Robotics

  • Robots definition by genus and difference
  • History of robots
  • Robots in modern society
  • Robots classification
  • Robotics in Education
  • How robots think
  • Various Robotics competitions

Movement Module

  • Introduction to Computational Thinking
  • Sensabot Challenge (forward, backwards, moving arms)
  • Orchard Challenge (study various types of turns)

Sensors Module

  • Touch Sensor Challenge (Loader Challenge)
  • Ultrasonic sensor (Maze Challenge)
  • Gyroscopic Sensor (Mower Challenge)
  • Colour and Light Sensor (Traffic Light Challenge)

Decisions Module

  • Loops (Container Handling Challenge)
  • If/Else Statements (Strawberry Plant Sorter)
  • Complex Functions (Obstacle Orchard)
  • Line Tracking Challenge

Gyroscope Investigation Module

  • Data Logging and Interpretation
  • Using graphs, calculations, analysis

Mathematics & Logic Module

  • Variables
  • Logic Operators
  • Mathematics
  • Random, rounding, comparing, ranging

Final Challenge

Introduces the student to concepts such as flowcharts, iterative design, project planning and the engineering process. At the end of the module, the student needs to solve the “Search and Rescue” challenge, where the robot will have to visit four different rooms and solve specific problems).

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