Students build and keep a professional robotics kit, including a real robot car and an autonomous drone, and write real Python code, not drag-and-drop blocks, to complete projects.
The Research Ignited - AI Robotics & Drone Lab is a live, online program where middle and high school students build and program real robots and autonomous drones using Python. Students will explore sensors, computer vision, and AI logic through hands-on projects. The program focuses on practical application, with students writing real Python code to bring machines to life, rather than using drag-and-drop blocks. Participants will build a professional robotics kit, including a SunFounder PiCar-X AI robot car with Raspberry Pi, a CoDrone EDU, and various sensors, which they get to keep after the course. Key projects include programming an autonomous obstacle avoider, developing a smart vision sorting bot using computer vision (OpenCV) to recognize and sort objects, and writing autonomous flight logic for a real drone to perform tasks like search patterns. The curriculum is beginner-friendly but also offers advanced extensions for students who wish to delve deeper into technical challenges.
A typical day involves interactive lectures on AI/ML concepts, followed by live coding walkthroughs, and then guided hands-on project work where students complete partially written code with instructor support and feedback.
This program is best for curious middle and high school students from all backgrounds, including beginners, who want to build AI-powered projects and gain a competitive edge for college applications and future careers.
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