Robotics is a semester-long course that introduces you to the exciting world of robotic systems and autonomous robots. You'll learn about designing, building, and programming robots while developing skills in engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Design and build simple mechatronic systems using tools like micro:bit
• Create and test algorithms for controlling robotic systems
• Develop a complete robotic system solution from planning to implementation
• Use the Engineering Design Process to solve open-ended problems
• Document your design process and evaluations in a portfolio
By the end of the course, you'll have hands-on experience in creating robotic systems, understanding how autonomous robots work, and applying engineering principles to solve real-world problems.
1. Robotic Systems: Explore what robotic systems are and where they're used in the real world.
2. Safety and Tools: Learn how to safely use tools and equipment for designing robotic systems.
3. Algorithms and Programming: Develop skills in creating algorithms and programming for mechatronic systems.
4. Engineering Design Process: Follow the steps of defining, planning, prototyping, and evaluating robotic solutions.
5. Mechatronic Systems: Understand the integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems in robotics.
This subject is a pre-requisite for Robotics Level 2. It also provides important background knowledge for VCE Applied Computing (including Software Development), Systems Engineering and Algorithmics streams.