Two day workshop on "Introduction to Robotics"
6th & 7th October 2023
Robotics Club, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram in collaboration with e-Yantra, IIT Bombay organized the two-day workshop on "Introduction to Robotics" commenced on the 6th - 7th October 2023.
Day 1: 6 October 2023
The event began with the traditional Saraswathi Vandana, invoking the blessings of the goddess of wisdom, arts, and learning. Faculty members from various institutions Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida, IIMT College, Greater Noida, GITM, DTU, BBDITM College, KIIT College of engineering, PTU, SGT University participated in the workshop.
To initiate the program, Dr. R. Dheivanai, the e-Yantra coordinator, delivered a heartfelt and enthusiastic welcome address. In a gesture of appreciation, green plants were presented to the resource persons, Ms. Suprabha Jadhav (IIT Bombay) and Ms. Ruchi Sharma (IIT Bombay), by Prof. (Dr). Isha Malhotra, (Principal, DCE). Mrs. Neha Verma (ECE Department) introduced the resource persons.
Ms. Suprabha Jadhav provided an insightful overview of e-Yantra, IIT Bombay, emphasizing its related competitions and benefits. The workshop covered a wide range of topics, commencing with an introduction to the versatile Firebird V kit. Participants were introduced to the kit's components, including motors, wheels, sensors, and the AVR microcontroller. A comprehensive explanation of the AVR microcontroller was provided, focusing on developing embedded C programs to control a buzzer with specific ON/OFF time intervals and delays. Practical hands-on experience was offered using Firebird V kits.
The subsequent session focused on motion control using I/O ports, along with programming exercises aimed at controlling motor directions within the same kit. Participants were then introduced to pulse-width modulation (PWM) for motor speed control and learned how to make the Firebird robot, execute movements in various directions, including forward, reverse, left, right, and 'S' shapes.
Day 2: 7th October 2023
The second day of the workshop, commenced with an introduction to LCD interfacing. Participants were engaged in practical exercises to grasp the fundamentals of interfacing an LCD with the Firebird V kit and displaying information on the LCD screen.
The subsequent session delved into analog sensor interfacing using ADC. Participants gained insights into interfacing analog sensors with the Firebird robot through the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The session also provided valuable insights into reading and interpreting analog sensor data.
Participants were then guided on interfacing and utilizing white line sensors for line-following tasks. The workshop introduced robot programming for white line following, utilizing the same programming language and kits. The session was met with enthusiasm as participants experienced the joy of running the robot as a white line follower.
The next session explored interrupt programming and loop position control using position encoders, offering valuable insights into interrupt programming techniques. The workshop culminated with a session on robot programming using white line following algorithms, allowing all participants to apply their knowledge and make the Firebird robot follow a white line path.
After the technical sessions were completed, an online quiz was conducted to evaluate participants' comprehension of the workshop content. Feedback was collected to enhance future workshops and address any concerns.
In the valediction ceremony, certificates of participation were awarded to all workshop attendees, recognizing their dedication and successful completion of the workshop. Dr. R. Dheivanai, the e-Yantra coordinator, expressed gratitude in a vote of thanks, and mementos were presented to the resource persons by Prof. (Dr). Isha Malhotra.
The two-day workshop at DCE, Gurugram was a remarkable success, providing participants with a solid foundation in robotics and microcontroller programming. It showcased the institution's commitment to innovation and collaboration and set the stage for future workshops aimed at nurturing young talents and promoting robotics education.