BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20231013T062559Z UID:B214B5E1-430D-42E5-A894-38372E38B931 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230817T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230823T170000 DESCRIPTION:One week ‘ROBOTRIX’ workshop was organized by IEEE JUIT SB in collaboration with IEEE R10 education activities and IEEE Delhi section from August 17–23\, 2023\, in ECL5\, Jaypee University of Information T echnology\, Solan\, Himachal Pradesh\, India.\n\nThe event's resource pers on was Dr. Vikas Baghel\, Coordinator of e-Yantra\, an MHRD-funded project started by IIT Bombay of JUIT. The Robotrix Workshop\, spanning six enric hing days\, was a comprehensive program designed to introduce participants to the exciting world of robotics\, and theoretical knowledge about IoT c oncepts and Arduino electronics to demonstrate basic principles behind the ir design and functioning\, and to provide hands-on experience of working on an Arduino interface and build a strong foundation in robotics.\n\nThe workshop commenced with an inauguration\, setting the stage for a week of robotic exploration. Participants were introduced to the fundamental build ing block of robotics - Arduino. They learned about its importance in mode rn robotics and its role as the brain of their robots.\n\nDay 2 delved int o the crucial components of robotics - motors and sensors. Participants re ceived an introduction to these components\, followed by hands-on practica l sessions. They learned how to connect and control motors and how sensors enhance a robot's interaction with its environment.\n\nOn day 3\, partici pants were introduced to the basic movements of a robot - forward\, backwa rd\, left\, and right. Practical exercises helped them implement these mov ements. The highlight of the day was when participants created their own s martphone apps to wirelessly control their robots via Bluetooth.\n\nOn the fourth day\, participants received robot kits and were guided through the assembly process. They also learned how to write code to make their robot components work together seamlessly. This hands-on experience gave them a deeper understanding of the mechanical and programming aspects of robotic s.\n\nParticipants spent the day creating their robots from scratch using their assembled kits. To make their robots work\, they put the code they h ad created the day before into use. This day was a key turning point in th eir development as roboticists. The workshop's last day was exciting as pa rticipants put their newly built robots to the test in a dramatic scenario . This race promoted a culture of healthy rivalry and teamwork in addition to showcasing their technical prowess. Students also created issues for l ine detection and object detection.\n\nThe participants of the Robotrix Wo rkshop left with a solid foundation in robotics\, making it a resounding s uccess. They acquired useful skills in the assembly of robots\, Arduino pr ogramming\, managing motors and sensors\, and even creating their own smar tphone applications. A thrilling robot race that showcased their developme nt and passion marked the workshop's end. Participants in this workshop ar e not only educated\, but also motivated to pursue robotics-related employ ment and additional education. This workshop provided limitless opportunit ies that technology and creativity present in the field of robotics.\n\nSp eaker(s): Dr. Vikas Baghel\n\nAgenda: \nItinerary\n\nAug 17\, 2023\n\nInau gural and introduction\, students learned how to use the Arduino IDE\n\nAu g 18-19\, 2023\n\nBuilding and programming robots\n\nAug 20\, 2023\n\nShim la Visit\n\nAug 21-22\, 2023\n\nProject design\n\nAug 23\, 2023\n\nIdea pi tching by the students' on projects related to robots\n\nJaypee University Of Information Technology\, Solan\, Himachal Pradesh\, India\, 173234 LOCATION:Jaypee University Of Information Technology\, Solan\, Himachal Pra desh\, India\, 173234 ORGANIZER:ieee.juit@juitsolan.in SEQUENCE:51 SUMMARY:Robotrix Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/373740 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>One week &lsquo\;ROBOTRIX&rsquo\; workshop was organized by IEEE JUIT SB in collaboration with IEEE R10 education ac tivities and IEEE Delhi section from August 17&ndash\;23\, 2023\, in ECL5\ , Jaypee University of Information Technology\, Solan\, Himachal Pradesh\, India.</p>\n<p>The event's resource person was Dr. Vikas Baghel\, Coordin ator of e-Yantra\, an MHRD-funded project started by IIT Bombay of JUIT. T he Robotrix Workshop\, spanning six enriching days\, was a comprehensive p rogram designed to introduce participants to the exciting world of robotic s\, and theoretical knowledge about IoT concepts and Arduino electronics t o demonstrate basic principles behind their design and functioning\, and t o provide hands-on experience of working on an Arduino interface and build a strong foundation in robotics.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>The workshop commenced wi th an inauguration\, setting the stage for a week of robotic exploration. Participants were introduced to the fundamental building block of robotics - Arduino. They learned about its importance in modern robotics and its r ole as the brain of their robots.</p>\n<p>Day 2 delved into the crucial co mponents of robotics - motors and sensors. Participants received an introd uction to these components\, followed by hands-on practical sessions. They learned how to connect and control motors and how sensors enhance a robot 's interaction with its environment.</p>\n<p>On day 3\, participants were introduced to the basic movements of a robot - forward\, backward\, left\, and right. Practical exercises helped them implement these movements. The highlight of the day was when participants created their own smartphone a pps to wirelessly control their robots via Bluetooth.</p>\n<p>On the fourt h day\, participants received robot kits and were guided through the assem bly process. They also learned how to write code to make their robot compo nents work together seamlessly. This hands-on experience gave them a deepe r understanding of the mechanical and programming aspects of robotics.</p> \n<p>Participants spent the day creating their robots from scratch using t heir assembled kits. To make their robots work\, they put the code they ha d created the day before into use. This day was a key turning point in the ir development as roboticists. The workshop's last day was exciting as par ticipants put their newly built robots to the test in a dramatic scenario. This race promoted a culture of healthy rivalry and teamwork in addition to showcasing their technical prowess. Students also created issues for li ne detection and object detection.</p>\n<p>The participants of the Robotri x Workshop left with a solid foundation in robotics\, making it a resoundi ng success. They acquired useful skills in the assembly of robots\, Arduin o programming\, managing motors and sensors\, and even creating their own smartphone applications. A thrilling robot race that showcased their devel opment and passion marked the workshop's end. Participants in this worksho p are not only educated\, but also motivated to pursue robotics-related em ployment and additional education. This workshop provided limitless opport unities that technology and creativity present in the field of robotics.</ p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><strong>Itinerary</strong></p>\n<table widt h="550">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width="177">\n<p>Aug 17\, 2023</p>\n</td>\n<t d width="373">\n<p>Inaugural and introduction\, students learned how to us e the Arduino IDE</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width="177">\n<p>Aug 18-19\ , 2023</p>\n</td>\n<td width="373">\n<p>Building and programming robots</p >\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width="177">\n<p>Aug 20\, 2023</p>\n</td>\n<td width="373">\n<p>Shimla Visit</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width="177">\n< p>Aug&nbsp\; 21-22\, 2023</p>\n</td>\n<td width="373">\n<p>Project design< /p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width="177">\n<p>Aug&nbsp\; 23\, 2023</p>\n</ td>\n<td width="373">\n<p>Idea pitching by the students' on projects relat ed to robots</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR