Robotics

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Sensors and Actuators

Understanding Sensors and Actuators

  • Definition and Classification
  • Analog vs. Digital Sensors
  • Basic Electrical Concepts and Signal Conditioning

Module 2: Light and Optical Sensors

Module 3: Motion and Position Sensors

  • LEDs and SSDs (Seven-Segment Displays)

    • Basics of LEDs and SSDs
    • Interfacing and Control
    • Applications in Robotics
  • Infrared (IR) Sensors

    • Active and Passive IR Sensors
    • Proximity Detection and Line Following
    • IR Communication
  • Light Dependent Resistors (LDR)

    • Working Principle and Characteristics
    • Interfacing and Applications
  • Ultrasonic Sensors

    • Working Principle
    • Distance Measurement and Obstacle Detection
    • Applications in Navigation and Mapping
  • Accelerometers

    • Measuring Acceleration and Tilt
    • Applications in Motion Detection
  • Gyroscopes

    • Understanding Angular Velocity
    • Applications in Stabilization and Orientation
  • Inertial Measurement Units (IMU)

    • Combining Accelerometers and Gyroscopes
    • Applications in Robotics and Drones
  • Encoders

    • Rotary and Linear Encoders
    • Position and Speed Measurement
    • Applications in Motor Control

Module 4: Environmental Sensors

Module 5: Proximity and Touch Sensors

  • Temperature Sensors

    • Thermistors, Thermocouples, and Digital Temperature Sensors
    • Interfacing and Applications
  • Humidity Sensors

    • Capacitive and Resistive Humidity Sensors
    • Applications in Environmental Monitoring
  • Pressure Sensors

    • Barometric and Differential Pressure Sensors
    • Applications in Weather Monitoring and Altimetry
  • Capacitive and Resistive Touch Sensors

    • Principles of Operation
    • Applications in User Interfaces
  • Magnetic Sensors

    • Hall Effect Sensors
    • Magnetic Encoders and Applications
  • Inductive Proximity Sensors

    • Working Principle
    • Applications in Industrial Automation

Module 6: Specialized Sensors and Applications

  • Sound and Vibration Sensors

    • Microphones: Types and Characteristics
    • Piezoelectric Sensors: Vibration and Shock Measurement
    • Applications in Voice Recognition, Sound Detection, and Structural Health Monitoring
  • Gas and Chemical Sensors

    • Gas Sensors: Detection of CO2, CO, and Other Gases
    • pH Sensors: Measuring Acidity and Alkalinity
    • Applications in Safety, Environmental Monitoring, and Chemical Processes
  • Other Specialized Sensors

    • Flex and Bend Sensors: Measuring Bending and Flexing
    • Color Sensors: Detection of Color and Light Intensity
    • Rain and Moisture Sensors: Detection of Water Presence
    • Applications in Wearable Devices, Robotics, Sorting, Quality Control, Agriculture, and Weather Monitoring

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