ROBOTICS: Text-Based Robotics

Students will learn all about robot navigation, environment sensing for autonomous movement using Python, a text-based programming language. This course is a steppingstone for students who want to diver deeper into the world of autonomous rovers, setting the stage for enhanced learning opportunity in robotics engineering! Prior programming is not essential.

After this course, students may be eligible to join our competition teams.

Concepts Covered: 

Beginner Level:

• Integrated dev environment
• Robot programming language
• Data handling
• Control statements
• Conditional statements
• Coding challenges

Intermediate Level: 

• Mobility controls
• Intelligent robots
• Localization using sensors
• Decision making
• Accurate actuator controls
• Custom code and library commands

Advanced Level: 

• Feedback loop control
• Guided path navigation
• Communication
• Summative challenge

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize multi disciplinary robotics environments
• Learn text-based programming languages and concepts using controlled navigation
• Sensor selection for localization
• Path estimation and navigation
• Handle errors and noise for better robot performance
• Control feedback system to regulate autonomous movement
• Learn to work as a team, manage work, persist and problem solve

Location: 298 Danforth Ave, 2nd Floor, Toronto

Program Fee: $180 per month (90 minute session per week)

When: Visit our website for the current class schedule and to register. 

Registration is open year-round. Contact us to book a complimentary trial class!

Why Zebra Robotics?

• Small groups for more personalized instruction
• Self-paced learning
• Certified and supportive coaches
• Renowned robotics competition awards at regional, national & international levels

Benefits of STEM: Learning robotics and coding at a young age helps children learn and develop in various aspects including: 

• Be great problem solvers
• Develops resilience by solving challenges
• Expands creativity and ingenuity
• Teaches critical thinking
• Expands fine motor skills
• Learn how to have fun with math
• Work as a team and collaborate
• Opens up future career interests