Intermediate Level Certification
Line-Follower Robot
Build and tune championship-grade autonomous line follower robots.
Demo: High-Speed Line Tracking with PID ControllerClick to preview lesson 1 without enrolling
About this course
Build a competitive line follower robot from the ground up. Learn multi-channel optical sensor arrays, calibrate for varying track reflectance, and write high-speed PID control loops.
What you will learn
- ✓Multi-sensor array placement and analog threshold calibration
- ✓Implementing mathematical weighted-average position calculation
- ✓Writing and fine-tuning Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) algorithm
- ✓Dynamic braking and corner anticipation logic
- ✓Competition track strategies for 90-degree turns and intersections
Curriculum Syllabus
7 Modules · 5.5 Hours1
Championship Track Rules & Robot Specs
Width, weight limits, line thickness standards.
12:00Preview →
2
5-Channel Sensor Array Calibration
Auto-calibrating min and max reflectance values.
24:00Preview →
3
Weighted Average Error Calculation
Determining exact millimeters off center.
22:30Preview →
4
Understanding Proportional (Kp) Tuning
Immediate correction response and oscillation limits.
27:10Preview →
5
Adding Derivative (Kd) for Damping
Dampening wobble and smooth straightaway racing.
25:40Preview →
6
Handling 90-Degree Angles and Gaps
Memory markers and track condition branching.
29:00Preview →
7
Speed Optimization & Race Day Prep
Maximizing motor PWM and battery voltage regulation.
31:20Preview →