Make an Arduino Robot (Udemy.com)
An autonomous light-seeking an obstacle avoiding robot for Arduino Makers that want to learn the hard way
Created by: Dr. Peter Dalmaris
Last updated March 2020
What you will learn
- Use continuous rotation servos
- Use micro servos
- Use light sensors to find the bearing of a light source
- Usa rotating distance sensor to find a free path
- Design a custom moving robot on a breadboard
- Understand the basic challenges of robot design
- Use a prototyping shield to produce a refined prototype
How it compares
Against the other 295 rated Udemy courses in Arduino on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 90% of them
- Reviews150#158 of 296 by number of reviews
- Length8 hourslonger than 65% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2020earlier than 82% of them
Course Description
- Benjamin Franklin
I have designed this Arduino project course as an opportunity for you to get deep into the messy details of understanding, designing and constructing a simple yet infinitely extensible wheeled robot.
From figuring out what the robot is supposed to do, to selecting the right parts, configuring them, assembling them and testing them, all the way to producing a refined outcome, this project emphasises the iterative process of problem-solving.
By the end of the course, you will have created an Arduino wheeled robot that can navigate towards a light source and avoid obstacles along the way, on its own. But more than that, by the end of the course you will have become a better problem solver. You will have experience in analysing problems and designing solutions. You will be able to integrate simple mechanical parts with motors, batteries, sensors and other electronics.
The ideal student for this course is someone who has completed Arduino Step by Step Getting Started or has a good basic level of understanding of the Arduino. You already know how to write simple sketches and wire components in a breadboard. Although I will be showing the robot building process in great detail, having a basic level understanding of the Arduino will make this project a lot more enjoyable for you.
I invite you to review the free lectures in the first section of the course to find out more details about it.
If you are excited about becoming a Maker with the Arduino, join many other Makers and me in Make an Arduino Robot!
I look forward to learning with you!Who this course is for:
- Arduino Makers looking for a challenging but rewarding project
- Graduates of Arduino Step by Step Getting Started
- Makers who want to improve their understanding of motors, sensors, system design
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
150 Reviews
Dr. Peter Dalmaris
Peter Dalmaris is an educator, electrical engineer, electronics hobbyist, and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics and author of three technical books, and has recently released his book Maker Education Revolution.
As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peter's mission is to explore technology and help educate the world.
Tech Explorations offers educational courses and Bootcamps for electronics hobbyists, STEM students and STEM teachers.
A life-long learner, Peter's core skill is in explaining difficult concepts through video and text. With over 15 years of tertiary teaching experience, Peter has developed a simple yet comprehensive style in teaching that students from all around the world appreciate.
His passion for technology and in particular for the world of DIY open source hardware has been a dominant driver that has guided his personal development and his work through Tech Explorations.
Peter's current online courses have helped over 60,000 people from around the world to be better Makers.
For more information on Peter's work, please go to his web site.
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Reviews
By Randy Gerardo
very clear
By ACornelisse Cornelisse
Extremely Clear, detailed and well presented.
By Tom Johnson
Great introduction!
By Sean McKeown
Good detail and easy to follow
By Hristo Toskov
I am an Engineer, interested in new skills.
By Phillip H McCary III
I believe this class will deliver what I am looking for: a Fun Robot platform that I can expand.
By Shreeram Choudhury
Great mentor .value 4 money.
By Audrey Swiatocha
It's still only an introduction to what we will be learning. Essentially, all we've done is go over the syllabus. I'm an aerospace engineering student who has to wait another year to take this type of course, but I want this information now for an undergrad research project I will start working on next month. The material we've covered so far in this course lets me know that the first few lessons are probably not going to challenge me the way they might challenge another student. However, eventually, we will get to the sections that are more relevant to my needs.
By Stephen Hohm
I appreciate the clear explanations of the components, theory, and wiring.
By Roger Routsong
The step-by-step explanation is valuable.
By Gene Roliff
Thorough, clear explanations
By Valerij Kudryavtsev
Курс весьма качественный. Полностью и подробно раскрывает заявленную тематику. Дает идеи для дальнейшего развития сделанного проекта. Ставлю высшую оценку.
Quality Score
Overall Score : 94 / 100











