8 Robotics Project Ideas for High School Students

1. Arduino-based line-following robot: Introduction to robotics and programming.

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2. Remote-controlled car with obstacle avoidance: Hands-on experience in building and coding.

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3. Robotic arm: Learn about mechanics and control systems.

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4. Autonomous drone: Explore flight dynamics and navigation algorithms.

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5. Sumo robot competition: Design and program robots to compete in a sumo ring.

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6. Maze-solving robot: Develop algorithms for pathfinding and decision-making.

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7. Voice-controlled robot: Integrate speech recognition technology into a robot.

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8. Robotic pet: Create a simple AI-driven pet with sensors and actuators.

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