Electronics and Robotics

About the subject

Students will make a robot arm, learn how to modify the electronics and motor controls and programme the robot for set commands. A diagnostic reasoning will also be developed. Students will learn how to use an electronics multimeter and basic electronic hand tools.

Students will study and have practical experience in:

• Use of electronic hand tools and multimeter
• Construction and testing
• Modification and evaluation.

Assessment

A maximum of six assessment items, which may include: 

• Theory
• Workshop
• Construction
• Testing
• Modifications
• Programming 

across the following assessment types:

• Type 1: Skills and applications tasks
• Type 2: Folio
• Type 3: Product