CDI - Robotics II

Students undertaking Core Design and Innovation - Robotics II will have the opportunity to explore structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects students will do are designed to get them thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. The course has 2 parts - Software and Mechanics.

Software will introduce them to programming concepts. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the software engineering process through repeated planning, testing, and iteration. Students also learn basic robot movement, how to use feedback from different kinds of sensors, and how to create complex programs using loops and decision-making logic.

Mechanics focuses on mechanical concepts which will also familiarize students with the foundational skills needed to understand how components come together and different use cases for creating motion. In addition, students will also explore Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, 3D printers, and the laser cutter to understand the foundation of how digital programs can connect to a physical output.