Robotics 1 Syllabus
Session 1: Course Introduction & Careers
Session 2: What is Robotics?
LAB ► Cartesian Robot I (X-Y Plotter)
Session 3: Robotics History & Ethics
Session 4: Robot Safety
LAB ► Cartesian Robot II (3D Printer)
Session 5: Robot Types
Session 6: Robot Types - continued
Session 7: Robot Components: Structure (Body)
Session 8: Robot Components: Controllers (Brain)
LAB ► Articulated/Serial Manipulator Robot
Session 9: Robot Components: Software/Programming (Intelligence)
Session 10: Robot Components: Software/Programming - continued
Session 11: Midterm Exam (Sessions 1-10)
Session 12: Robot Components: Power Sources (Energy)
Session 13: Robot Components: Actuators (Muscles)
LAB ► Mobile Autonomous Robot (Smart Car)
Session 14: Robot Components: Actuators - continued
Session 15: Robot Components: Sensors (Senses)
Session 16: Robot Components: End Effectors (Hands/Tools)
Session 17: Robot Components: Communications (Senses)
Session 18: Robotics Testing, Debugging, & Validation
Session 19: Project - Robot Refinement
Session 20: Project Robot Validation & Presentation
Session 21: Project Robot Validation & Presentation
Session 22: Final Exam
Session 23: CTE Robotics 1 Certification
