Students gain hands-on experience by designing and building two functional robots and participating in robot competitions, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering's SPARC (Summer Program for Automation, Robotics, and Coding) is a two-week, full-day immersive program designed for high school students in rising grades 9-12. It introduces participants to the foundational concepts of robotics, mechatronics, and programming through hands-on activities. Students will delve into basic electrical components, circuits, and microcontroller programming, learning key coding constructs like variables, conditionals, loops, and data representations. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications, closely aligning with faculty research projects. Participants will gain practical experience by interfacing electronic components with microcontrollers, performing serial and parallel communication, and integrating sensors and actuators into robot models. A significant outcome of the program is the design and construction of two fully functional robots, which students will demonstrate at an end-of-course event, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
A typical day involves full-day instruction and hands-on lab work where students learn about robotics, coding, and electrical engineering concepts, culminating in building and programming interactive robotic devices.
This program is best for academically strong high school students (rising 9th-12th grade) with an interest in robotics and a proactive attitude, even without prior robotics experience.
NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
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