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    RESEARCH ACTIVITY                                                    21 st
                                                                                           Century   #Coding & Computational Thinking
                      These three activities balance industrial reality (manipulators), hands-on  Skills
                      simulation (mobile robots), and  local/global context (drones)---ensuring students gain both knowledge and
                      application-oriented skills.
                      1.  Industrial Manipulators Case Study
                              Task: Research how robotic arms are used in two different industries (e.g., automobile manufacturing and
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                              electronics assembly). Identify their structure (links, joints, degrees of freedom) and their function (welding,
                              assembly, painting, etc.).
                              Output: A 2–3 page illustrated write-up comparing the two cases, with diagrams or photos.
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                              Learning Outcome: Connect the theory of manipulators to actual industry practices and understand how
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                              design choices support task requirements.
                      2.  Mobile Robot Navigation Experiment
                              Task: Using a simple simulator (like VEXcode VR or an Arduino + ultrasonic sensor setup if available), design
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                              a mobile robot that can detect and avoid obstacles.
                              Output:
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                              §   A flowchart showing the navigation logic.
                              §   Simulation screenshots or a short-recorded video of the robot moving.
                              Learning Outcome: Experience how sensor integration and decision-making (like SLAM basics) help mobile
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                              robots operate safely in real environments.
                      3.  Drone Applications in Local Context
                              Task: Study  how drones  are currently being  used  in India  (agriculture,  delivery,  disaster  response,  or
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                              filmmaking). Choose one area and prepare a mini research project on:
                              §   The drone type (multi-rotor, fixed wing, hybrid).
                              §   Sensor payloads it carries.
                              §   Regulations applied by DGCA (Drone Rules 2021).
                              Output: A 5–7 slide presentation with examples, images, and student’s own conclusion about its future in
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                              India.
                              Learning Outcome: Understand the link between drone design, legal regulations, and their practical
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                              impact in solving real-world problems.

                                                                 AT A GLANCE

                            Manipulators are the parts of the robot that physically interact with the world, performing tasks that often
                            mimic human arm movements.
                            Kinematics deals with the geometry of motion without considering the forces that cause the motion.
                            Mobile robots are machines designed to move and interact with their environment by changing their
                            physical location.
                            Mobile robots are transforming Logistics, Transportation, and Search and Rescue Operations sectors due
                            to their ability to automate tasks that require movement and adaptability.

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