Autonomous Robotics

• Conducted by: Yogiki,IIT Roorkee
• Venue: Netaji Subhash Enginnering College
• Date: 18^th and 19^th March, 2010
• Duration: 2 days
• Time: Yet to be decided

In 2days participants will learn concepts of

• Basic Robotics
• Different types of actuators
• Motor Drivers
• Different types of Sensors
• Microcontroller
• Different types of Batteries
• Programming in C

The workshop fee of Rs 1400/- includes

• An autonomous robotics kit
• Hand outs
• Training fee
• Certificates
• One student participating will be given the opportunity to become student ambassador of IIT Roorkee 2k10

WorkShop Course Content

Day 1:
• Introduction to Robotics
• In this session various myth about robotics and robots are dealt.
• Various component of robotics
• The various components needed for robot making is discussed in depth.
• Discussion on the mechanical components
• The discussion of various materials for robot construction is done along with how to utilise the things around us for making it.
• Different types of actuators Actuators of different kind and there working are explained.
• Basic electronics
• This part consists of a detailed explanation on basic electronics components, their working and how to use them. In general we will be covering transistors, FETS, op-amps, 555 timers etc.
• The common sensors used will be covered.

Day 2:
• Introduction to microcontrollers
• In this session architecture of different microcontrollers are covered.
• A detailed working of 8051 microcontroller is done.
• Introduction to embedded C.
• Small programs of interfacing.
• Various algorithms of robot control.

The kit includes

• A fibre glass chassis
• Two DC motors
• Two nylons wheels
• One omni wheel
• Microcontroller board
• Line and obstacle sensors
• A battery and battery charger
• Screw driver
• Nuts and screws.

About Autonomous Robotics

Autonomous robots are robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance. Many kinds of robots have some degree of autonomy. Different robots can be autonomous in different ways. A high degree of autonomy is particularly desirable in fields such as space exploration, cleaning floors, mowing lawns, and waste water treatment.

Some modern factory robots are "autonomous" within the strict confines of their direct environment. It may not be that every degree of freedom exists in their surrounding environment but the factory robot's workplace is challenging and can often contain chaotic, unpredicted variables. The exact orientation and position of the next object of work and (in the more advanced factories) even the type of object and the required task must be determined. This can vary unpredictably (at least from the robot's point of view).

One important area of robotics research is to enable the robot to cope with its environment whether this be on land, underwater, in the air, underground, or in space.

Interested persons have to register in advance with Rs.200 by 16th of March at the Phoenix room, NSEC.

To register contact Abhishek Chatterjee : 9830364634