The SJEC AICTE-IDEA Lab, in association with the Department of ECE and the Automatic and Robotics Club, organized a three-day workshop on “Design and Development of Smart Robotics using Raspberry Pi” for 35 KPT students from 14-16 October 2024. The event was held at the CIM Lab, III Floor, AB-III.
The primary objective of this workshop was to introduce participants to the fundamentals of Raspberry Pi, along with hands-on experience in Python programming, sensor integration, and robotic design. Specifically, the workshop aimed to:
Introduce the students to Raspberry Pi architecture and Python programming, providing them with foundational knowledge to develop smart robotic systems.
Provide hands-on experience in building a line-following robot by integrating Raspberry Pi with various sensors, enhancing their practical skills in real-time problem-solving and robotics development.
The workshop began with an introductory session that focused on the basics of Raspberry Pi and Python programming. Participants were given a comprehensive overview of the Raspberry Pi, including its features, capabilities, and potential applications in robotics. The Resource Persons then introduced Python as the primary programming language, emphasizing its simplicity and power for controlling hardware and implementing logic in robotic systems.
Following the theoretical foundation, the students moved on to the practical aspects of working with sensors. The sessions covered the integration of various sensors with the Raspberry Pi, such as IR sensors and ultrasonic sensors, which are essential for detecting environmental changes and enabling interaction between the robot and its surroundings. Students gained hands-on experience in connecting these sensors, programming them using Python, and testing their functionality in real-time.
In the final phase of the workshop, the participants applied their newly acquired knowledge by building a line-following robot. They programmed the Raspberry Pi to process sensor inputs and control the robot’s movements. Through this project, students learned how to combine hardware components with programming logic to develop a fully functional robot capable of following a predefined path. This hands-on activity helped reinforce the concepts covered earlier, giving students a practical understanding of how to design and develop smart robotic systems.
The workshop was coordinated by Ms Jayalakshmi K P, and Ms. Priya Miranda, Assistant Professors in the Department of ECE.
