ROBOTICS, ARDUINO & EMBEDDED ELECTRONICS
Circuits, C++ Microcontrollers, Motor Drivers & Autonomous Obstacle Avoiders
Program Overview
Step into the world of hardware engineering, circuit design, and autonomous robotics with this comprehensive maker cohort for secondary students. Blending electrical engineering principles with C++ microcontroller programming, students learn how software brings physical machines to life. Starting with fundamental circuit theory—including Ohm's law, digital and analog signals, transistors, and breadboard prototyping—students advance to programming Arduino microcontrollers to read inputs from ultrasonic sensors and infrared detectors.
Learners wire H-bridge motor drivers and assemble an autonomous two-wheeled robotic rover capable of navigating complex line-following tracks and avoiding physical obstacles. Guided by practicing hardware engineers, students debug electrical schematics, handle real-world hardware failure modes, and present their autonomous rovers at a live demo day, gaining practical engineering skills that set them apart in university engineering portfolios.
What You Will Master
Industry-ready capabilities and production skills delivered through this program:
Course Content
Program Prerequisites
- No prior electronics experience needed (Arduino simulation platform and physical kit supported)
Participant Reviews & Alumni Outcomes
Authentic feedback from verified participants who completed this cohort
“Soldering, breadboarding, and programming an Arduino obstacle-avoidance rover completely on my own was an incredible experience.”
“The physical hardware kit delivered to our home was well-packaged with top quality components. Mentors were patient with troubleshooting.”
“Hands-on learning at its finest. My son now understands resistors, pulse-width modulation, ultrasonic sensors, and motor drivers intuitively.”
“I built an automated room light controller using ultrasonic and LDR sensors! The cohort collaboration in breakout rooms was super fun.”
“Structured circuit diagrams and clear explanations of embedded C++ basics. Great foundation for any aspiring hardware engineer.”
Includes live interactive sessions, 1:1 code reviews, LMS access & industry certification
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