Robot Racer Academy: Autonomous Navigation Programme
Move beyond plastic construction toys. Students master real motor kinematics, closed-loop encoder feedback, and proportional line-tracking algorithms, culminating in a live Grand Prix tournament on your campus. 100% hardware retained.
20 Smart Vehicles & Heavy-Duty Mat Retained by School
All autonomous vehicles, micro:bits, the 2.5m race track mat, and custom tournament trophies become the permanent property of your school STEM department.
ELECFREAKS Cutebot PRO Smart Vehicles
Equipped with closed-loop encoder DC motors, 4-channel analog line tracking arrays, ultrasonic transceivers, and rechargeable lithium power packs.
BBC micro:bit V2.2 Microcontrollers
Authentic V2.2 microcontrollers supporting radio and Bluetooth telemetry with programming cables.
Grand Prix Modular PVC Race Track (2.5m × 1.8m)
Heavy-duty anti-slip PVC tournament race mat featuring standard curves, chicanes, grid boxes, and a portable travel cylinder.
Custom School Laser-Engraved Trophies & Awards
Four custom acrylic school tournament trophies (Champion, Runner-Up, 3rd, Best Algorithmic Engineering) plus student certificates.
10-Session Algorithmic Control Syllabus
A rigorous engineering progression bridging basic motor kinematics to proportional control, radio telemetry, and tournament racing strategy.
Motor Kinematics & Differential Steering
Explore closed-loop encoder motor feedback; calibrate differential wheel steering and program RGB indicator telemetry via MakeCode.
Ultrasonic Echolocation & Emergency Braking
Understand acoustic time-of-flight; program dynamic safety distance thresholds for millisecond emergency stop and obstacle avoidance.
4-Channel Infrared Line Array Calibration
Study analog sensor conversion; calibrate four-channel infrared arrays across variable ambient lighting to read track contrast boundaries.
Proportional Line-Tracking Speed Optimization
Move beyond crude bang-bang steering; introduce proportional mathematical correction to achieve smooth high-speed curve navigation.
Multi-Sensor Fusion & Overtaking Strategy
Fuse ultrasonic proximity with line tracking; engineer automated overtaking routines that switch lanes, pass obstacles, and return.
PID Control Theory & Apex Cornering
Introduce derivative dampening; fine-tune algorithmic gains across consecutive hairpin turns to maximize acceleration off apexes.
Radio Telemetry & Live Lap-Timing
Establish 2.4GHz pit-lane telemetry; use optical checkpoint triggers to log sector lap times and broadcast to spectator displays.
Time-Trial Simulation & Mechanical Tuning
Student teams conduct practice runs on the official 2.5m × 1.8m competition track; balance chassis weight and tire grip.
Official Grand Prix Qualifying Time-Trials
Official qualifying rounds: each vehicle executes three timed sprint laps to establish grid positions on the live digital board.
Championship Finals & Trophy Presentations
Multi-car tournament finals with projected scoreboard; award presentation featuring laser-engraved school trophies and credentials.
EDB Funding Alignment & Safeguarding Verification
Designed to conform with expenditure categories under the EDB IT Innovation Lab and Knowing More About IT schemes. All instructors vetted through the Hong Kong Police Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) scheme.