FC5W51 – Robotics and Electronics

FC5W51
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Main contact
London Metropolitan University
London, England, United Kingdom
Timeline
  • October 28, 2025
    Experience start
  • January 30, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Agreements required
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Mechanical engineering Robotics Engineering project management Electrical engineering
Skills
No skills listed
Learner goals and capabilities

Students in this experience are equipped with both theoretical and practical skills in robotics, programming, and electronic systems. They are capable of supporting companies with hands-on technical projects requiring innovation, problem-solving, and system integration.


What they can offer to companies:

  • Robotics & Automation: Design, test, and optimize robotic systems or automation prototypes.
  • Embedded Systems & PCB Design: Develop and program microcontrollers, design circuit boards, and build functional electronic components.
  • Programming & AI Applications: Apply coding skills in C/C++, Python, and use AI libraries such as OpenCV or scikit-learn for basic computer vision and machine learning tasks.
  • Ethical Hacking & Linux: Conduct basic cybersecurity testing and work within Linux environments for system setup or troubleshooting.
  • Hardware Research & Procurement: Independently identify technical requirements, source components, and plan project builds based on company needs.


Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
4 learners
Project
40-70 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected Outcomes for Students:

Through this experience, students will apply their classroom knowledge to real-world robotics and electronics challenges. They will:

  • Gain hands-on experience in designing, programming, and testing embedded systems or robotic prototypes.
  • Strengthen technical skills in microcontroller programming, PCB design, and AI tool application.
  • Develop teamwork, project management, and problem-solving abilities in a professional context.
  • Build confidence in translating technical concepts into practical, deployable solutions.
  • Produce portfolio-ready work that demonstrates their ability to manage end-to-end technical projects.


Deliverables for the Employer:

By the end of the project, employers can expect:

  • A functional prototype, simulation, or system design (e.g., a robotic device, control system, or electronic component).
  • Technical documentation outlining system architecture, component list, programming logic, and setup instructions.
  • Progress updates and a final presentation summarizing the team’s design process, testing results, and recommendations.


Project timeline
  • October 28, 2025
    Experience start
  • January 30, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

  1. Autonomous Line-Following Robot – Design and program a robot capable of navigating a marked path using infrared or ultrasonic sensors.
  2. Smart Home Automation System – Develop IoT-based devices (e.g., temperature or motion sensors) integrated through microcontrollers like Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
  3. PCB Design for Sensor Integration – Create and test printed circuit boards for specific sensing or control applications.
  4. AI-Assisted Object Detection – Use OpenCV or scikit-learn to build a simple computer vision model for identifying or tracking objects in real time.
  5. Energy Monitoring Device – Design an embedded system to collect and analyze power consumption data from small appliances.
  6. Robotic Arm or Gripper Prototype – Build and program a mechanical arm that performs basic movement or sorting tasks.
  7. Cybersecurity Assessment for IoT Devices – Conduct an ethical hacking test and recommend security improvements for connected devices.
  8. Linux-Based System Setup – Configure and optimize a Linux environment for a robotics or embedded systems application.
  9. Component Research and Sourcing Project – Identify, evaluate, and procure electronic components for a company’s upcoming prototype build.
  10. AI-Driven Control System Simulation – Develop a machine learning model to optimize robot movement or decision-making in simulated environments.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    I confirm that I have/will read and understand the terms and conditions of this program.  *
  • Q2 - Checkbox
    I confirm that I will work with up to four (4) learners for this project, who will be assigned to my project based on their skills and interests.  *
  • Q3 - Multiple choice
    Will learners need access to any internal systems, software, or programs to complete your project (e.g., company tools, platforms, secure environments)?  *
    • Yes
    • No