Overview

The AiTWobo learning system is designed to move members from curiosity to capability with structured tracks, hands-on workshops, and project-based progress.

Track 1 — Robotics Fundamentals

Goal: learn the core building blocks: motion, sensing, and basic programming.

• Basic electronics: voltage, current, resistance, breadboards, wiring discipline
• Microcontrollers: Arduino/ESP32 basics, reading sensors, controlling motors
• Mechanics: chassis basics, torque vs speed, wheels vs tracks
• Programming: loops, functions, debugging, serial monitor

Starter milestone: line-following robot or obstacle-avoid rover with clear documentation.

Track 2 — Electronics & Control

Goal: build stable, safe, and reliable hardware systems.

• Motor drivers (TB6612FNG, BTS7960), PWM control, current limits
• Power systems: Li-ion/LiPo safety, fuses, buck converters, grounding
• Control loops: PID basics, tuning, stability and overshoot
• Sensors: encoders, IMU, ToF/LiDAR basics, calibration

Milestone: closed-loop speed control with encoder feedback + tuning report.

Track 3 — AI, Vision & Autonomy

Goal: make robots perceive the world and act intelligently.

• Computer vision: OpenCV basics, camera calibration, object detection concepts
• Edge AI: model constraints, latency, quantization, deployment
• Autonomy: path planning basics, obstacle avoidance, localization concepts
• ROS2 intro: nodes, topics, services, launch files

Milestone: camera-based line detection + motor control, or basic SLAM simulation setup.

Workshops

• Beginner workshop: sensors + motors + wiring discipline
• Intermediate workshop: encoders + PID + power safety
• Advanced workshop: ROS2 + simulation + navigation basics

Documentation Standard

Every workshop/project should produce documentation:

• Goal
• Parts list (BOM)
• Wiring diagram / photos
• Code link (repo)
• Test results + issues
• Next steps

Recommended Tools

• Git + GitHub/GitLab
• VS Code
• Arduino IDE / PlatformIO
• Fusion 360 / FreeCAD (CAD)
• ROS2 (advanced)