What is this workshop about?

This workshop covers various concepts of mobile communication and microcontroller programming, necessary for the development of a mobile controlled robot. DTMF stands for “Dual tone multiple frequency”. We will be using a dedicated modem/mobile at the receiver module i.e. with the robot it self and send the commands using DTMF tones as per the required actions. Conventionally, Wireless-controlled robots use radio control, which have the drawbacks of limited working range, limited frequency range and the limited control. Use of a mobile phone for robotic control can overcome these limitations. Students would develop a robot that can be controlled by calling the mobile phone placed on the Robot and pressing the keys on their mobile phone.

Course Outcomes

• Understanding of Mobile Communication and application of DTMF decoders and integration with Microcontrollers.

Course structure and Topics covered

• Lecture on Mobile Robotics and its Applications- 4 hours
• Designing the Robot – 1 hour
• Fabricating the Robot – 2 hours
• Programming the Robot – 5 hours
• Testing of Robots and Competition – 2 hours
• Awards and Certificates – 0.5 hours

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