Controlling Machines

Controlling Machines: Building Smart Systems

You will explore how machines can be programmed and controlled to solve real-world problems. Using simple coding, electronics, and mechanical parts, students will design and build their own mechatronic or automated systems — like robots, smart devices, or simple machines that respond to their environment.

You will learn how sensors, actuators, and controllers work together to create systems that can follow instructions or even think for themselves. You'll explore how these technologies are used in industries like health, farming, transport, and manufacturing, and consider the social, ethical, and environmental impacts of automation in our lives.

Through guided projects, you will design, build, code, test, and improve your own creations using an iterative process. They’ll also develop skills in algorithm design, data handling, system planning, and problem-solving — preparing you for future pathways in robotics, engineering, and technology.