Robogyan Solar Botics
Robogyan is the microcontroller based robotics workshop by Robologix, where you learn the art of making autonomous robots with solar power and energy conversion. This workshop teaches you the fundamentals of designing and building autonomous robots by integration with a microcontroller.Robogyan focuses on conceptualization and designing of complex systems and will help clear concepts related to embedded systems, artificial intelligence and automation.
Apart from the theoretical sessions, participants would be working on autonomous Robogyan kit which is specially designed by Robologix. This kit includes, microcontroller based board, programming tool, sensors, actuators etc. Hands on sessions on this kit help the participants to enhance their embedded C programming and PC hardware interfacing.
What this workshop aims to achieve is to push your limits, to further fuel your passion for robotics. We hope that building autonomous robots will drive you to further pursue robotics seriously while at the same time enjoying the entire creative process.
Eligibility:
Students pursuing B Tech (any engineering department) with basic knowledge in c.
The concepts that will be covered in the 2 day span are
• ANATOMY OF AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS
• MICROCONTROLLERS
• PROGRAMMING
• ACTUATORS
• MOTOR DRIVERS
• SENSORS
• POWER SUPPLY FROM SOLAR
The cost for the workshop includes
• Robologix robotics kit
• Training fee
• Pre & Post workshop Handouts and training material
• Participation certificate
Additionally, a detailed manual of the kit and an Application book will also be provided to each participant. The Robologix kit is flexible enough to be modified for different applications such as line following robot, wall following robot, obstacle avoiding robot etc. Using the creativity and imagination, Robologix kit is self sufficient to make any dream autonomous machine.
We conduct workshop on 3 consecutive days, each day 8 hours session so in total 24 hours properly divided into theory and hands on sessions. In the end we organize a small competition among the participants of the workshop so that the students get the real feel of competitive environment.
ANATOMY OF AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS
• Microcontroller based robots
• Elements of an autonomous robot
This session will introduce the participants to the world of autonomous robotics. Different approaches to building autonomous robots will be covered. Participants will be introduced to basic elements of an autonomous machine viz... Microcontroller, actuators and sensors.
MICROCONTROLLERS
• 8051 core
• Philips 89V51RD2 microcontroller
This exhaustive session will include the study of different microcontrollers available, especially the 8051 core and its derivatives. 89V51RD2 features and capabilities will be studied in depth.
PROGRAMMING
• Embedded C programming
• Flash Magic
An introduction to the embedded C programming concepts will be given. Hands-on sessions will include study and execution of different programs. Step by step process of coding microcontroller, shall be explained. A due attention shall be given to good programming practices.
ACTUATORS
• Geared DC motors
• RC Servo motors
Details of various types of motors and actuators will be studied. Special attention will be imparted to DC and stepper motors. Hands on sessions will include controlled driving of DC motors in different drive configurations.
MOTOR DRIVERS
• Electromechanical: Relays
• Solid-state drivers: H-bridge, IC drivers
Concepts of fly-back diodes, snubbers and other different strategies to reduce interference will also be studied.
SENSORS
• Light: IR LEDs, LDRs, IR photodiodes and phototransistors
• Heat: Thermistors
• Sound: Ultra-Sonics
• Mechanical touch sensors
Capability of any autonomous robots is directly limited by the number of sensory inputs. Different types of sensors and their applications will be studied in this session. Hands-on sessions will deal with interfacing and calibration of Infrared based line detection and obstacle detection sensor modules.
Solar based power and its conversion .
Why should I attend?
This type of workshop gives you an approach towards practical application of electronics in real time application and also provides you an edge over other candidate when you are entering into the market.
What more benefit you can get?
1. One Robogyan kit given for each participating team
2. Participation certificate from Robologix for every participant.
The kit introduces basic concepts of electrical, electronics, Mechanical and computer engineering, with an elaborate learning Manual and detailed projects that will enable users to gain valuable Insights into these disciplines. Hands on experiments on the kit will Nurture the understanding of basic engineering disciplines and the Robotics concepts providing the users a strong entry into the world of robotics and automation.
The Robogyan kit includes the following components
The controller board (Brain)
• Built around the popular 89V51RD2 microcontroller with ample of program memory
(64Kb).
• 8 channels of motor control, capable of driving 4 dc motors or 2 stepper motors at a time.
• Onboard RS232 level shifter for direct communication with a gps or other devices.
• Onboard usb interface for programming and interface.
Four sensor modules
• Two Infrared line detecting modules.
• Two Infrared obstacle detecting modules.
Chassis
• Fiber glass chassis
• Driven by 2 geared motors.
Power Source
• Solar panel, rechargeable battery
Do it yourself
• Line follower robot
• Obstacle avoider robot
Cost: 6000/- INR per team
Payment Can be made through DD.
DD Should be in favour of SASTRA fest . . Name , phone number , college name and email id of any one participant of the team should be written in the back side of the DD. . . Last date of submission of DD is feb 12.
The address to which the DD Is to be posted is :
B KIRAN KUMAR
CS- 44 , MEGA HOSTEL,
SASTRA UNIVERSITY,
THIRUMALAISAMUDRAM,
PIN-613401
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