Engineer the future with AI and Robotics! This course dives deep into building intelligent systems. Learn to program advanced virtual robots with AI-driven behaviors, integrate machine learning models, and understand the fundamentals of IoT. Develop projects that simulate real-world smart solutions, fostering advanced problem-solving and innovation.
Course Overview
Empowering the Next Generation of AI & Robotics Innovators
Is your high schooler fascinated by the world of smart machines and artificial intelligence? Our "Advanced AI & Robotics Programming: Build Intelligent Virtual Systems" course (Grades 9-12) offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive curriculum designed to transform curiosity into capability.
This immersive 48-week program dives deep into Python programming, the backbone of modern AI and robotics. Students will go beyond basic coding, learning to design, program, and debug sophisticated intelligent virtual systems. They will master robotics programming using platforms like VEXcode VR and TinkerCAD Circuits, bringing virtual robots to life with precision and autonomy. Crucially, they'll explore the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), from understanding algorithms to building their own AI models with Teachable Machine and Google Colab.
Why This Course for Your Teen?
- Future-Proof Skills: Equips them with highly sought-after expertise in AI and Robotics, driving innovation across industries.
- Deep Foundational Knowledge: Builds a strong command of Python, OOP, algorithms, and computational thinking.
- Hands-On Innovation: Extensive projects, including building intelligent autonomous robots and smart home systems, foster practical application and creativity.
- Advanced Concepts Made Accessible: Introduces complex topics like sensor fusion, control systems, and neural networks in an engaging, digestible format.
- Career & College Readiness: Prepares students for advanced STEM studies and lays a direct pathway to exciting careers in AI, robotics, and software engineering.
Ignite your teen's passion for groundbreaking technology and set them on a path to shape the intelligent systems of tomorrow!
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this advanced course, your teen will be able to:
- Master Python Programming: Develop robust applications using advanced Python concepts including OOP, data structures, algorithms, and file handling.
- Program Autonomous Virtual Robots: Design and code robots in VEXcode VR and TinkerCAD Circuits to perform complex navigation, sensor interpretation, and object manipulation.
- Understand & Apply AI/ML Fundamentals: Grasp core Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts, including supervised/unsupervised learning, and build basic AI models using platforms like Teachable Machine.
- Integrate AI with Robotics: Develop virtual systems where AI logic influences robot behavior, enabling autonomous decision-making and smart automation.
- Analyze Sensor Data: Acquire, filter, and interpret data from various virtual sensors to create intelligent robot responses.
- Apply Advanced Control Logic: Implement concepts like state machines, path planning, and basic control systems for sophisticated robot behaviors.
- Cultivate Computational Thinking: Enhance problem-solving, debugging, and code optimization skills to tackle complex engineering challenges.
- Explore AI Ethics & Future Trends: Understand the societal implications of AI and robotics, and identify emerging technologies in the field.
Course Curriculum
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- Week 1.1: Introduction to AI & Robotics Unlimited
- Week 1.2: Getting Started with Python & VS Code Unlimited
- Week 2.1: Variables Unlimited
- Week 2.2: Input Unlimited
- Week 3.1: Conditional Statements (if/elif/else) Unlimited
- Week 3.2: Loops (for & while) Unlimited
- Week 4.1: Lists & Tuples Unlimited
- Week 4.2: Dictionaries & Sets Unlimited
- Week 5.1: Functions: Definition & Calling Unlimited
- Week 5.2: Function Parameters & Return Values Unlimited
- Week 6.1: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Intro Unlimited
- Week 6.2: OOP: Encapsulation & Inheritance Unlimited
- Week 7.1: Error Handling (try/except) Unlimited
- Week 7.2: File I/O: Reading & Writing Files Unlimited
- Week 8.1: Introduction to Algorithms Unlimited
- Week 8.2: Computational Thinking & Problem Solving Unlimited
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- Week 9.1: Introduction to Robotics Systems Unlimited
- Week 9.2: Introduction to VEXcode VR Unlimited
- Week 10.1: VEXcode VR: Driving & Turning Precision Unlimited
- Week 10.2: VEXcode VR: Pen & Art Canvas Unlimited
- Week 11.1: Introduction to Virtual Sensors Unlimited
- Week 11.2: VEXcode VR: Bumper & Distance Sensors Unlimited
- Week 12.1: VEXcode VR: Eye & Color Sensors Unlimited
- Week 12.2: VEXcode VR: Gyro & Drivetrain Sensors Unlimited
- Week 13.1: Introduction to Control Systems Unlimited
- Week 13.2: TinkerCAD Circuits: Basic Components Unlimited
- Week 14.1: TinkerCAD Circuits: Arduino Basics Unlimited
- Week 14.2: TinkerCAD Circuits: Analog Sensors Unlimited
- Week 15.1: Robotic Actuators: Motors & Servos Unlimited
- Week 15.2: Introduction to PID Control (Conceptual) Unlimited
- Week 16.1: VEXcode VR: Advanced Movement Techniques Unlimited
- Week 16.2: Project: Autonomous Delivery Robot (Part 1) Unlimited
- Week 17.1: Sensor Data Acquisition Unlimited
- Week 17.2: Data Filtering & Smoothing Unlimited
- Week 18.1: Conditional Logic with Multiple Sensors Unlimited
- Week 18.2: VEXcode VR: Line Tracking Unlimited
- Week 19.1: Advanced Gyro Sensor Applications Unlimited
- Week 19.2: Encoder Readings for Distance Unlimited
- Week 20.1: Project: Autonomous Delivery Robot (Part 2) Unlimited
- Week 20.2: Data Visualization Basics (Python) Unlimited
- Week 21.1: State Machines for Robot Behavior Unlimited
- Week 21.2: Implementing State Machines in VEXcode VR Unlimited
- Week 22.1: Path Planning Algorithms: A* (Conceptual) Unlimited
- Week 22.2: Basic Maze Solving Strategies Unlimited
- Week 23.1: Advanced Maze Solving Unlimited
- Week 23.2: Project: Autonomous Delivery Robot (Part 3) Unlimited
- Week 24.1: Debugging & Troubleshooting Unlimited
- Week 24.2: Code Optimization & Efficiency Unlimited
- Week 33.1: Introduction to AI: What is AI? Unlimited
- Week 33.2: Types of AI: ANI Unlimited
- Week 34.1: Introduction to Machine Learning (ML) Unlimited
- Week 34.2: Supervised Learning Unlimited
- Week 35.1: Unsupervised Learning Unlimited
- Week 35.2: Introduction to Teachable Machine Unlimited
- Week 36.1: Teachable Machine: Image Recognition Unlimited
- Week 36.2: Teachable Machine: Pose Recognition Unlimited
- Week 37.1: Introduction to Google Colab Unlimited
- Week 37.2: Data Preprocessing & Cleaning (Colab) Unlimited
- Week 38.1: Basic Classification with Scikit-learn Unlimited
- Week 38.2: Model Evaluation Metrics Unlimited
- Week 39.1: Introduction to Neural Networks (Conceptual) Unlimited
- Week 39.2: Deep Learning Overview (Conceptual) Unlimited
- Week 40.1: Ethics in AI & Robotics Unlimited
- Week 40.2: Future Trends in AI & Robotics Unlimited