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Level 01 · Physical Computing & Sensor Logic

Hands-On Hardware.
Sensors & Motors.
Algorithmic Play.

For young engineers aged 6 to 9. Turn screen time into tangible invention. Children learn how microcontrollers sense the physical world, commanding motors, LED matrices, and ultrasonic sonar through intuitive visual logic.

Duration
10 Weeks
Format
1-on-1 Mentorship
Ideal For
Ages 6 to 9
Junior robotics project by a STEMulus student
COURSE: STEM-ROBOT-01 1-ON-1 ACTIVE

Interactive Sensor Robots & Motorized Assemblies

Interactive Hardware Specimen

How Young Engineers Program Physical Sensors

Students connect cause to physical effect: when a sensor registers light, tilt, or distance, their code directs motors and actuators in real space.

microbit-v2/hardware-simulation
// Hardware Logic: Accelerometer Direction Matrix
forever {
  if (accelerometer.getTilt() == "FORWARD") {
    display.showIcon("ARROW_NORTH");
    motorA.setSpeed(80);
    motorB.setSpeed(80);
  } else if (accelerometer.getTilt() == "SHAKE") {
    speaker.playTone(523, 200);
    display.showIcon("SURPRISE");
    motorA.stop();
    motorB.stop();
  }
}
// Ultrasonic Distance Loop & Collision Avoidance
forever {
  let dist = sonar.pingDistanceCM();
  if (dist < 15) {
    // Obstacle detected within 15cm
    neopixel.setColor("RED");
    motorA.reverse(60);
    motorB.forward(60); // Pivot turn
    pause(400);
  } else {
    neopixel.setColor("GREEN");
    motorA.forward(75);
    motorB.forward(75);
  }
}
// Robotic Grabber Claw Actuation
onEvent(buttonA.isPressed, () => {
  servoPin0.setAngle(45); // Open claws
  display.showString("READY");
});

onEvent(touchPin1.onTouch, () => {
  // Object touched contact pad -> grab
  servoPin0.setAngle(110); // Secure grip
  speaker.playMelody("POWER_UP");
});
Hardware Bus & Telemetry Feed
[Microcontroller] micro:bit v2 mounted I2C Bus: LSM303AGR 3-axis accelerometer connected Current Vector: X: 0.04g | Y: 0.82g | Z: 0.11g Calculated State: TILT_FORWARD PWM Motor 1: Duty Cycle 80% (Forward) PWM Motor 2: Duty Cycle 80% (Forward) LED Display 5x5: Rendering ARROW_NORTH
[HC-SR04 Sonar Bus] Trigger pulse: 10μs transmitted Echo return: 580μs elapsed Calculated Distance: 9.86 cm (< 15cm threshold) Status: OBSTACLE_TRIGGERED Action: Initiating 400ms counter-clockwise pivot RGB Indicator: #FF1E00 (Warning Red)
[Servo Controller P0] PWM frequency: 50Hz (20ms period) Current Pulse Width: 1.85ms -> Angle 110 deg Analog Touch Pin 1: CONTACT_CLOSED (Resistance: 240Ω) Payload secured: True Grip pressure metric: Nominal
Structured Robotics Pathway

10-Week Junior Robotics Syllabus

Each week bridges physical mechanisms with software instructions in private 1-on-1 sessions, building confidence in engineering design.

PHASE 01

Circuits, Energy & Motor Actuation

Weeks 1 to 3 · Understanding circuits, polarity, gears, and motor drive systems

Week 01
What is a Robot?

Sensors, controllers, and actuators. Building simple closed circuits and understanding power flows.

Week 02
Motors, Wheels & Gears

Rotational motion, gear ratios for torque vs speed, and assembling their first motorized robot chassis.

Week 03
The Race Car Bot

Programming forward, reverse, and timed stop maneuvers through visual block commands.

PHASE 02

Sensory Inputs & Environmental Triggers

Weeks 4 to 5 · Light sensors, touch pads, and conditional decision-making

Week 04
Touch & Bump Sensors

Digital inputs: how buttons act as sensory switches to trigger reactive motor reversals.

Week 05
Light & Sound Detectors

Photocells and sound level meters: building a nightlight robot that wakes up when light fades.

PHASE 03

Autonomous Navigation & Sonar Distance

Weeks 6 to 8 · Ultrasonic sensors, room exploration, and obstacle avoidance

Week 06
Ultrasonic Sonar Echolocation

How bats see with sound and how ultrasonic pulses measure distance to walls in centimeters.

Week 07
Maze Explorer Rover

Programming algorithmic turns to steer away from obstacles and navigate household obstacle courses.

Week 08
Robotic Gripper Arm

Using servo motors for controlled angular movement: building a claw to grasp and transport light objects.

PHASE 04

Capstone Invention & Engineering Defense

Weeks 9 to 10 · Custom robotic creation, live demonstration, and graduation

Week 09
Capstone Design & Assembly

The student conceives their own multi-sensor robot, integrating movement, sound, and lighting.

Week 10
Live Showcase & Certificate

Demonstrating the robot live to family and mentor, receiving the Junior Robotics Engineer Certificate.

Transparent Tuition

Junior Robotics Programme Fee

$50/month

4 x 1-hour 1-on-1 sessions per month · No lock-in contracts

  • ✓ Dedicated 1-on-1 private robotics mentor
  • ✓ Hardware simulator and visual coding lab environments
  • ✓ 4 Working robotic projects programmed by the student
  • ✓ Monthly progress report sent to parents
  • ✓ Pause, reschedule, or cancel any month with zero fees
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