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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:

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



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