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    Welcome to a whole new level of robotics! In this course, you will learn how to actually build and program robots using Arduino – one of the most popular and beginner-friendly microcontrollers used by hobbyists, students, and even professionals.

    • 🔍 What Makes a Robot Robotic?

      Not all machines are robots! A robot is something that can:

      • Sense its environment (using sensors)
      • Think or decide what to do next (using a microcontroller)
      • Act or move in the real world (using motors or other actuators)

      With Arduino, we can bring all three together to create real, working robots that can move, avoid obstacles, follow lines, blink lights, and even respond to voice or gestures!

      💡 Why Arduino?

      Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that lets you connect sensors, buttons, motors, and more with just a few wires and code. Some cool reasons to use Arduino:

      • Easy to learn with tons of online resources
      • Very affordable – a basic board costs less than a meal!
      • Works on Windows, Mac, Linux – and even from the browser
      • You can build real robots, games, alarms, and more!

       

    • 🎒 What Will You Learn in This Course?

      Here’s what you’ll be doing in this course:

      • Controlling motors and wheels with Arduino
      • Reading sensor inputs like line sensors and IR
      • Building a line-following robot
      • Assembling real circuits with drivers and sensors
      • Writing and debugging Arduino code

      🌍 Real-Life, Fun Examples

      • Delivery robots that drop off packages
      • Floor-cleaning robots that avoid walls
      • DIY robots that follow a track made of black tape!

      🚀 Get Ready!

       

      By the end of this course, you’ll not only know how robots work, but you’ll actually have a robot of your own that follows lines and moves smartly – built with your own hands and logic!