Advanced Robotics and Sensor Programming with CoDrone EDU

Take your drone programming and robotics skills to the next level in this advanced camp designed for tech enthusiasts! Participants will dive deep into sensor technology, user input, and custom controller design to enhance their mastery of robotics and drone operations. This camp combines theoretical understanding with hands-on coding and practical applications, giving participants the tools to create smarter, more interactive systems.

By the end of the camp, students will have a thorough understanding of how drones process sensor data, respond to user inputs, and operate intelligently in dynamic environments.

What You’ll Learn

• Advanced Sensors: Understand and program a variety of sensors, including gyroscope, air pressure, range, and color sensors.
• Battery Management: Learn how drones monitor and manage battery health for optimal performance.
• User Input: Program drones to respond to keyboard inputs and create custom controllers.
• Smart Drone Programming: Develop systems that integrate multiple sensors and user commands for intelligent drone behavior.

Camp Highlights

Day 1: Advanced Sensor Systems

• Morning:
  • Session 3.1: Sensors Introduction
    • Overview of how drones use sensors to perceive and interact with their environment.
  • Session 3.2: Battery Sensor
    • Explore how drones monitor battery health and capacity.
    • Program drones to alert users about low-battery conditions.
• Afternoon:
  • Session 3.3: Temperature and Air Pressure Sensors
    • Learn how temperature and air pressure sensors work.
    • Program drones to adjust based on environmental conditions.

Day 2: Motion and Range Sensors

• Morning:
  • Session 3.4: Gyroscope
    • Understand how gyroscopes maintain stability and orientation.
    • Program the drone to adjust to changes in its tilt and rotation.
  • Session 3.5: Bottom Range (Height) Sensor
    • Learn how drones measure height using range sensors.
    • Program altitude-based behaviors (e.g., hovering at a specific height).
• Afternoon:
  • Session 3.6: Front Range Sensor
    • Explore how drones detect obstacles and measure distance.
    • Program collision-avoidance behaviors for safer navigation.

Day 3: Advanced Sensor Applications

• Morning:
  • Session 3.7: Color Sensor
    • Learn how color sensors detect and differentiate colors.
    • Program the drone to follow color patterns or respond to color-based commands.
• Afternoon:
  • Mini Project:
    • Combine data from multiple sensors to program a smart drone behavior (e.g., obstacle avoidance with altitude adjustment).

Day 4: User Input and Custom Controllers

• Morning:
  • Session 4.1: User Input
    • Learn how drones respond to real-time user input via keyboard or controller.
    • Program basic user-controlled flight patterns.
  • Session 4.2: Keyboard Controller
    • Create a keyboard-controlled interface for the drone.
    • Map keys to specific movements and actions.
• Afternoon:
  • Session 4.3: Custom Smart Controller
    • Design and code a custom smart controller using advanced programming techniques.
    • Integrate multiple commands and inputs for seamless drone operation.

Day 5: Final Project

• Morning:
  • Project Development
    • Use all the skills learned throughout the camp to design and program a fully functional, sensor-integrated drone system.
    • Possible projects:
      • A color-following drone.
      • An obstacle-avoiding drone with altitude adjustments.
      • A custom user-controlled drone for complex maneuvers.
• Afternoon:
  • Project Showcase and Wrap-Up
    • Present your final project to the group.
    • Celebrate achievements and discuss future learning opportunities in robotics and programming.

Who Should Attend?

This camp is ideal for students who:

• Have prior experience with drones or programming and want to deepen their understanding.
• Are interested in robotics, sensors, and how they are used in real-world applications.
• Want to explore custom controller design and advanced drone programming.

What You'll Gain

• Proficiency in programming advanced sensors for drones.
• The ability to create custom controllers and program user inputs.
• Hands-on experience integrating multiple sensors into a cohesive system.
• Problem-solving skills and confidence to tackle real-world robotics challenges.