📘 About This Lab Book
Robotics Explorer's Lab Book is a practical learning companion for students of Grades V to VII.
Robotics is best learned by exploring, experimenting, designing, building and testing.
Instead of simply memorising answers, students will learn robotics by asking questions such as:
- 🤔 How does it work?
- 🔧 Can I build it?
- 💡 Can I improve it?
- 🐛 Why did it fail?
- 🚀 How can I solve the problem differently?
⚙️ The Robotics Learning Journey
Explore
Discover a new robot, machine, component, mechanism or technology.
Think
Understand the problem and imagine possible solutions.
Design
Plan the robot, mechanism, circuit or program.
Build
Assemble the required components.
Test
Run the model and observe what happens.
Improve
Find problems and make the design better.
Programme Duration
The Robotics Programme consists of 6 learning modules and 7 hands-on missions.
📚 Module Duration
| Module | Duration |
|---|---|
| What is Robotics? | 2 Hours |
| Robot Anatomy | 2 Hours |
| Motion and Mechanisms | 3 Hours |
| Electricity and Electronics | 4 Hours |
| Sensors and Smart Robots | 4 Hours |
| Programming Robots | 4 Hours |
| Total | 19 Hours |
🤖 Mission Duration
| Mission | Duration |
|---|---|
| Robot Explorer | 1.5 Hours |
| Build a Moving Model | 2 Hours |
| Light Up! | 2 Hours |
| Blink the LED | 2 Hours |
| Smart Street Light | 3 Hours |
| Obstacle Detector | 3 Hours |
| Mini Robot Challenge | 4 Hours |
| Total | 17.5 Hours |
⏱️ Overall Duration
| Component | Duration |
|---|---|
| Learning Modules | 19 Hours |
| Hands-on Missions | 17.5 Hours |
| Total Programme | 36.5 Hours |
| Recommended Programme | 40 Hours |
The additional time can be used for revision, troubleshooting, documentation and the final robotics showcase.
🔍 Explore the World of Robotics
Module 1: What is Robotics?
Robotics is a field that combines science, engineering, electronics, mechanics and programming to design and operate robots.
- What is a robot?
- Robot vs machine
- Robots in daily life
- Types of robots
- Industrial robots
- Service robots
- Humanoid robots
- Autonomous robots
Module 2: Robot Anatomy
Just like the human body has different parts, a robot also has different systems that work together.
- Structure or chassis
- Controller or brain
- Sensors
- Actuators
- Motors
- Power source
- Wires and connections
- Output devices
Module 3: Motion and Mechanisms
- Wheels and axles
- Levers
- Gears
- Pulleys
- Linkages
- Rotation
- Forward and reverse motion
- Turning mechanisms
Module 4: Electricity and Electronics
- Electric circuits
- Battery
- LED
- Switch
- Resistor
- Conductors and insulators
- Series and parallel circuits
- Basic electronic safety
Module 5: Sensors and Smart Robots
- What is a sensor?
- Light sensor
- Ultrasonic sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Motion sensor
- Input and output
- Automatic systems
- Smart devices
Module 6: Programming Robots
- Algorithms
- Instructions
- Sequencing
- Loops
- Conditions
- Block-based coding
- Debugging
- Robot behaviour
🚀 Robotics Missions
Every robotics topic should lead to a challenge or practical mission.
Identify robots used at home, school, hospitals and industries.
Build a simple wheeled model that can move forward.
Create a working electric circuit to light an LED.
Program a microcontroller to switch an LED ON and OFF.
Design a system that responds automatically to darkness.
Use a sensor to detect an object and trigger an action.
Build and program a robot to complete a given task.
🏆 Skills I Will Develop
🧠 Computational Thinking
Breaking problems into smaller and manageable steps.
💡 Creativity
Thinking of new ideas and designing unique solutions.
🔧 Engineering Skills
Designing, building, testing and improving models.
💻 Programming
Writing instructions that control machines and robots.
🤝 Teamwork
Collaborating and solving challenges together.
🐛 Debugging
Finding problems and improving the solution.
🦺 Robotics Lab Rules
- Follow the teacher's instructions carefully.
- Handle electronic components gently.
- Never connect circuits without checking them first.
- Keep food and liquids away from electronic equipment.
- Switch OFF the power before changing connections.
- Use tools only for their intended purpose.
- Work safely and cooperatively with your team.
- Keep the robotics lab clean and organised.
- Do not give up when a project fails—debug and try again.
- Respect equipment, ideas and team members.