Advanced AI Robotics with NVIDIA AI, Python Coding & AR for Teen

Length: 3 weeks

Accreditation: Fully WASC Accredited (The Gold Standard in K-12 Education)

Prerequisite: None

DESCRIPTION

This is the ultimate tech experience where you will engineer an AI Robot using the same technology found in self-driving cars. Over 3 intensive weeks, you will go from a beginner builder to a certified AI Robotics specialist.

No experience needed—everyone learns at their own pace, with extra challenges for students who are ready for more.

You will get your hands on the NVIDIA AI platform—the powerful "brain" used by industry pros.

• Phase 1: Build the Mecha-Armed Robot. Learn to control its futuristic drift wheels and mechanical arm using Python.
• Phase 2: Give it senses. Add sensors and AR controls so the Robot can "feel" the world around it.
• Phase 3: The AI Revolution. Dive into the world of NVIDIA AI. You will learn Generative AI to process visual data and create intelligent interactions. You will earn your NVIDIA AI Certificate, proving your new skills in the technology driving the future.

The Magic of Cutting-Edge Tech:

• The Robot That Sees: Learn with the industry-standard NVIDIA AI platform. You will train AI models to recognize objects, generate data, and understand computer vision concepts.
• Teleport & Control: Use Holographic AR to enter your robot's digital twin world. Imagine your robot is exploring a radioactive zone. You teleport in via AR, seeing the danger through the robot's eyes, and guiding it to safety using advanced AI controls.
• Superpower Coding: Dive deeper into Python to program robot behaviors, making the robot truly autonomous.

The Robot & Hardware: The following hardware will be provided for each student in camp:

• Robot: A Mecha Armed smart robot powered by Raspberry Pi PicoW (industry standard) technology, featuring programmable sensors, Mecha Arms, and Mecanum Wheels with Omni Directional Tires, to explore sophisticated sensor technologies and advanced control systems.
• AI Integrated System: This system, mountable on the smart robot, acts as the AI brain, endowing the robot with intelligence.
• AI Language Processing System: This system, mountable on the smart robot, acts as the AI Language processor, endowing the robot to understand human voice commands.

Modules:

• Introduction to Robotics Mechanics
• Introduction to Robotics Motor Controls
• Introduction to Circuits
• Python Coding
• Introduction to Robotics Coding with Python
• Introduction to AR Coding
• Introduction to Robotics Sensors
• Introduction to Robotics Sensor Controls and Programming
• Interactive AR Coding for Robotics Sensor Controls
• Intro to AI
• Intro to AI-Based Robotics Control
• Interactive AR coding with AI and Robotics
• Design Your Own AI-Based Robotics Control

Play & Create: Enjoy a dynamic mix of hands-on engineering and fun indoor/outdoor camp activities.

What students will learn:

• Introduction to AI (Teen Level)
• Introduction to NVIDIA AI (Teen Level)
• AI-based Robotics Design (Teen Level)
• Beginning to Advanced Robotics Engineering (Teen Level)
• Beginning to Advanced Robotics Coding (Teen Level)
• Python Coding (Teen Level)
• Fundamentals of Circuits (Teen Level)
• Holographic AR Designs & Logic (Teen Level)
• UI/UX (user interface/user experience) (Teen Level)
• Visual Communication (Teen Level)
• Interactive storytelling (Teen Level)
• Debugging and Problem-solving (Teen Level)
• Advanced Robotics Coding and Design (Teen Level)
• Design Thinking process based on Stanford University Design School curriculum (Teen Level)

Students need to follow the instructions and finish all necessary work to earn the NVIDIA AI certificate.

⚠️ Essential Safety & Readiness Guide (Please Read) To ensure a successful experience, please ensure your teen is ready for the following:

• Respect the High-End Tech: We use sensors, components and tools. Gentle handling is mandatory.
• Focus & Persistence: This is an advanced curriculum. Students must be willing to debug code, test hardware, and solve complex problems.
• Instruction: Strict adherence to safety and handling protocols is required to protect the equipment and students.