Introduction to Robotics: Motors, Sensors & Design

This six-week STEM course explains what makes a machine a robot and how electrical energy, motors, and sensors create motion and response. Students examine locomotion across environments, compare motor and sensor types, and finish by identifying requirements and presenting an original robot design using the engineering design process.

No previous robotics experience is required. Familiarity with basic circuits or completion of Applied Electromagnetism Part 1 may be helpful, but it is not required. Key electrical concepts will be reviewed as needed.

Materials needed:

Students only need basic materials for the guided design activities:

▪ Paper

▪ Pencil

▪ Colored pencils

▪ Ruler, optional