Introduction to Mobile Robotics Using Mingo

Explore the exciting world of Robotics with this comprehensive introductory course! Perfect for beginners with no prior experience, this course demystifies the fundamentals of robotics and equips you with the skills to build and program your own robots.

You'll delve into core robotics concepts, including:

• Robot Anatomy: Understand the key components of a robot.
• Degrees of Freedom (DOF): Learn how robot movement is defined.
• Robot Joints: Explore the different types of joints and their function.
• Differential Robot Control: Master the control techniques for differential drive robots.
• Communication Protocols: Discover Bluetooth Communication and IR Communication for robot control.
• Mobile App Design: Create custom control interfaces using MIT App Inventor.

This course takes a progressive approach, starting with graphical programming for easy learning. As you progress, you'll transition to C++ programming to unlock more advanced control capabilities.

Hands-on Projects with Mingo:

This course utilizes the Mingo robotics kit to bring your learning to life. You'll build and program robots to accomplish a variety of tasks, including:

• Robot Assembly: Learn the basics of assembling your Mingo robot.
• Precise Line Following: Program your robot to follow a designated line.
• Obstacle Avoidance: Develop algorithms for your robot to navigate around obstacles.
• Light Sense Following: Control your robot using light sensors to follow a light source.
• Light Sense Avoidance: Program your robot to avoid light sources.
• Pick, Move, and Place Objects: Implement robotic manipulation skills.
• IR Remote Control: Control your robot with an IR remote.
• Mobile App Design for Robot Control: Design a custom mobile app to control your robot.
• Bluetooth-based Wireless Control: Enable wireless control of your robot using a mobile app.

Course Goal:

Our goal is to ignite your passion for robotics, providing you with the knowledge, engineering skills, and confidence to pursue further robotics research and development.

What's Included:

The Mingo kit includes all necessary components except batteries. We recommend a 9V rechargeable battery. All tools required for Mingo configuration are also included.

Recommended Materials:

• 9V Rechargeable Battery
• Tools for Mingo Configuration