Course

Components of an Embedded System in Robotics

Principles of essential CPU architectures and component selection for robotics applications, microcontrollers, microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), system-on-chip (SoC), single-board computers (SBCs), graphics processing units (GPUs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and neural processing units (NPUs) for advanced robotics tasks.

Lab:

Study of Components of Embedded Systems in Robotics

Demonstration of Single-Board Computers (SBCs) in Robotics with Application Example

Demonstration of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for Robotic Applications

Microcontroller Programming using Arduino

Introduction to the Arduino board; Arduino IDE; basics of Arduino programming; integration of input and output devices; communication interfaces for embedded robotics applications.

Lab:

• TinkerCAD-Based Simulation of Embedded Robotics Circuits
• GPIO Interfacing Using Arduino for Digital Input/Output Control
• Timer Programming with Arduino for Real-Time Embedded Tasks
• Serial Communication Interfaces on Arduino
• Sensor and Actuator Interfacing with Arduino for Robotic Applications
• Wireless Communication between Arduino Boards using RF/Bluetooth modules

Course Objectives

• Understand essential of embedded CPUs used in robotics.
• Gain proficiency in selecting suitable components for embedded robotic applications.
• Program microcontrollers using Arduino for sensor and actuator control.

Course Outcomes 

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO1: Understand essential embedded system architectures used in robotics.

CO2: Select appropriate embedded components based on robotic application requirements.

CO3: Develop and simulate arduino-based programs for robotic applications.

CO4: Interface GPIOs, timers, and communication protocols in embedded robotics.

CO-PO Mappings

1. Bräunl, T, “Embedded Robotics: From Mobile Robots to Autonomous Vehicles with Raspberry Pi and Arduino” (2nd ed.). Springer, 2022.
2. Cheich, M, “Arduino Book for Beginners”. Open Hardware Design Group LLC, 2021.
3. Blum, J. “Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry” (2nd ed.). Wiley,2019.
4. Wild, J, “Arduino Step by Step: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide with Basics on Hardware, Software,Programming & DIY Projects”. 3Dtech,2022.
5. https://www.tinkercad.com/
6. https://www.arduino.cc/