Robotics and Coding with Arduino UNO

Module 1: Introduction to Robotics & Arduino

• What is robotics and embedded systems
• Applications of robotics in real life
• Introduction to Arduino UNO board
• Arduino IDE installation and setup
• Basics of electronics (voltage, current, resistance)

Projects Covered:

1. Blink LED
2. Toggle LED with push button

Module 2: Digital & Analog I/O Programming

• Digital input and output pins
• Analog input and PWM output
• Using resistors, LEDs, and push buttons
• Serial Monitor basics

Projects Covered:

3. LED fade using PWM

4. Traffic light system with LEDs

5. Multiple LEDs blinking in sequence

6. Buzzer control with push button

7. RGB LED color mixing

8. Potentiometer to control LED brightness

9. LDR-based automatic night light

10. Push button counter using Serial Monitor

Module 3: Sensors and Signal Processing

• Working of analog and digital sensors
• Reading sensor values
• Threshold-based decision making

Projects Covered:

11. Temperature sensor (LM35) reading

12. Ultrasonic distance measurement

13. PIR motion sensor alarm

14. Gas sensor (MQ2) fire alert system

15. Sound sensor activated LED

Module 4: Display & Input Devices

• Keypads and matrix scanning
• LCD interfacing (16×2)
• Displaying sensor data

Projects Covered:

16. 4×4 keypad input reading

17. LCD “Hello World” display

18. LCD with sensor values display

Module 5: Motors & Actuators

• Servo motors and DC motors
• Motor drivers and relays
• Speed and direction control

Projects Covered:

19. Servo motor control (0°–180°)

20. DC motor ON/OFF using relay

21. DC motor speed control with potentiometer

22. Line following sensor with LED indicator

Module 6: Communication Modules

• Infrared communication
• Bluetooth communication basics
• Wireless control concepts

Projects Covered:

23. IR remote control with Arduino

24. Bluetooth control using HC-05

Module 7: Environmental Monitoring Systems

• Temperature and humidity sensing
• Water level detection
• Motion and tilt sensing

Projects Covered:

25. DHT11 temperature & humidity reading

26. Water level sensor alert

27. Tilt sensor-based LED control

Module 8: Display Systems & Timing

• Joystick interfacing
• Seven-segment displays
• Real-time clock modules

Projects Covered:

28. Analog joystick to move servo

29. Seven-segment display counter

30. 4-digit 7-segment clock with RTC

Module 9: Mobile & Autonomous Robotics

• Robot chassis and power systems
• Obstacle detection and avoidance
• Light and sound following logic

Projects Covered:

31. Obstacle-avoiding robot

32. Light-following robot

33. Sound-following robot

Module 10: Wireless & Smart Robots

• Bluetooth-controlled robotics
• Gesture and voice control
• Robotic arm fundamentals

Projects Covered:

34. Bluetooth-controlled car

35. Gesture-controlled robot

36. Voice-controlled robot

37. Joystick-controlled robotic arm

38. Biped robot

Module 11: Smart Automation Systems

• Automation using sensors and actuators
• Identification and access systems

Projects Covered:

39. Automatic car toll gate system

40. RFID-based attendance system

41. Home automation system

Module 12: Smart Environment & Safety Systems

• Smart public utility systems
• Fire detection and safety robotics

Projects Covered:

42. Smart dustbin

43. Fire detection and extinguisher robot

44. Maze solving / Line follower robot

45. Weather station with DHT11 + LCD

Module 13: IoT, GSM & GPS Applications

• Introduction to IoT
• GSM and GPS working principles
• Cloud-based control basics

Projects Covered:

46. GSM-based SMS alert system

47. GPS tracking system

48. IoT LED control using ESP8266

Module 14: Renewable Energy & Advanced Robotics

• Solar tracking systems
• Multi-feature robotic systems

Projects Covered:

49. Solar tracking system

50. Arduino rover with obstacle avoidance + Bluetooth

Module 15: Final Capstone & Portfolio

• Circuit design and debugging
• Code optimization
• Documentation and presentation
• Robotics project portfolio development

✅ Course Outcomes

• Strong foundation in Arduino programming
• Hands-on experience with 50 real-world robotics projects
• Practical understanding of sensors, motors, communication, and IoT
• Readiness for robotics competitions, STEM programs, and advanced embedded courses