Students gain practical skills by building and programming their own robotic systems and apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems through a Capstone project.
The UC Berkeley Summer Discovery - Engineering & Robotics Academy offers high school students an immersive experience in the world of robotics and engineering. Participants engage in hands-on projects, building and programming robotic systems while learning fundamental concepts such as circuitry, sensors, and mechanical design. The curriculum delves into the history and evolution of robotics, exploring current advancements like soft robotics, AI-driven automation, and autonomous machines. Students gain practical skills in designing, building, and programming, culminating in a Capstone project where they identify a real-world problem and propose an innovative robotic solution. The program also includes insights from guest speakers from Silicon Valley and field trips to leading tech companies, providing valuable exposure to the industry.
A typical day includes breakfast and team-building, lectures on topics like robot mechanical design and neural networks, hands-on labs focusing on computer vision and object detection, lunch, guest speakers from industry, and social activities or free time before dinner.
This course is ideal for high school students interested in STEM fields, particularly engineering, computer science, and AI, who are eager for hands-on learning and want to explore the rapidly evolving field of robotics.
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