Robotics

Students will learn to design and build robots using microcontrollers, servos, solenoids, sensors, wireless communication and control systems and construct robots from the ground up. They will learn to drive actuators, read sensors and coordinate control. They will use laser cutters and 3D printers to create moving mechanisms as well as embedded programming techniques to intelligently control their creations. They will be exposed to robotics research from Penn’s famous GRASP lab where over 400 faculty staff and students research cutting edge robotics.

Students will work in teams to build robotic musical instruments synchronised through WiFi that culminates in a public performance in a combined robotic orchestra. Some programming experience in a structured language (e.g., C, C++, Java or python) is useful. While experience in CAD, 3D printing, arduino is useful it is not necessary. Enjoying musical instruments and singing may also make the event more fun.