Competency map

Building a robotics-ready skill stack.

These objectives outline the core capabilities required to deliver modern robotics and embedded systems work— blending mechatronics engineering, intelligent software, and production-grade delivery. Each objective links to real projects that put the competency into practice.

Objective 1

Real-World Challenges

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Design and complete robotic and embedded systems solutions that address real-world situations and challenges.

15 weeks

VEXU Push Back Large Robot

We designed two robots to compete as a team. This is the larger of the two. This season's game was designed around picki...

VEX V5 Python VS Code

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3 weeks

M5 Core 2 Debugging Library

I own a small battery-powered device called an M5 Core 2. It is an ESP32 microcontroller packed into a custom PCB along...

VS Code C++ PlatformIO LVGL Arduino

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Objective 2

Embedded Microprocessors

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Demonstrate embedded microprocessor system and circuit skills.

3 weeks

M5 Core 2 Debugging Library

I own a small battery-powered device called an M5 Core 2. It is an ESP32 microcontroller packed into a custom PCB along...

VS Code C++ PlatformIO LVGL Arduino

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2 weeks

Arduino Uno Skeleton RC Car

This project was used as a final for my RBT211 class. I set out to make use of the new L293D motor drivers that we were...

Arduino Microchip Studio Embedded C

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Objective 3

Mechanical Control Systems

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Develop mechanical control systems by implementing transducers, actuators, feedback, vision and sensing systems, and other mechanical systems into robotic platforms.

2 days

Arduino Uno R3 Smart Car

This robot came as a kit that needed to be assembled. It utilized an Arduino Uno, an ESP32 camera, ultrasonic sensor for...

Arduino C++ PlatformIO KiCad

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15 weeks

Robotic Arms

The robotic arms project was inspired by a conversation between a fellow classmate named Alexa and I when we talked abou...

VS Code Python Bambu Studio Fusion 360

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Objective 4

Application Variety

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Examine and assess a variety of applications within the field of robotics.

1 week

SeanJohn Media

This website was designed and built by me for my final project in CSC356 - Designing User Interfaces. I have been develo...

Laravel Javascript Vite Tailwind Node.js

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4 weeks

Raspberry Pi Live Camera Feed

This project was inspired by my P1S 3D printer. The camera and processor that come on the printer are not very powerful...

Raspberry Pi C++ NGROK Javascript Node.js

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Objective 5

Design Integration

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Model, analyze, and design systems or processes that integrate hardware and software to control autonomous mechanical systems.

4 weeks

Raspberry Pi Live Camera Feed

This project was inspired by my P1S 3D printer. The camera and processor that come on the printer are not very powerful...

Raspberry Pi C++ NGROK Javascript Node.js

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15 weeks

VEXU Push Back Large Robot

We designed two robots to compete as a team. This is the larger of the two. This season's game was designed around picki...

VEX V5 Python VS Code

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Objective 6

Artificial Intelligence

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Implement artificial intelligence and data systems into robotic platforms.

15 weeks

Robotic Arms

The robotic arms project was inspired by a conversation between a fellow classmate named Alexa and I when we talked abou...

VS Code Python Bambu Studio Fusion 360

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2 days

Arduino Uno R3 Smart Car

This robot came as a kit that needed to be assembled. It utilized an Arduino Uno, an ESP32 camera, ultrasonic sensor for...

Arduino C++ PlatformIO KiCad

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