CEN 176 - Introduction to Robotics

5.0 Credits
Intro to microcontrollers, robotics and automation through hands on training using a small scale robot. Students will build, test, program and troubleshoot their robots. Utilizes electronic principles and test equipment. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CEN 151, or CEN 251, or CEN 210, or instructor’s permission.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Identify all parts and components and describe their function in the robotic system. [COMMUNICATE]
Test wires, resistors and LEDs using a multimeter. [REASON]
Write a short functional test program on a computer and download it to a robot. [REASON]
Write well documented programs to read sensors and control outputs. [COMMUNICATE]
Run functional test programs and evaluate the actions of the robot. [REASON]