IOT

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it works.

IoT ecosystem: devices, connectivity, cloud and applications.

Real-world IoT use cases across industries.

Layered IoT architecture: perception, network, application.

Common IoT communication protocols overview.

Choosing the right protocol for different use cases.

Types of sensors: temperature, motion, proximity, humidity.

Actuators and their role in physical response systems.

Interfacing sensors with microcontrollers.

Introduction to Arduino programming and pin configuration.

Raspberry Pi setup and basic GPIO usage.

Choosing between microcontrollers and microprocessors.

What is robotics and core components of a robot.

Types of robots: mobile, industrial and humanoid.

Robotics applications across industries.

Basics of robot motion: degrees of freedom.

Wheeled vs legged robot locomotion.

Motor control for precise robotic movement.

WiFi and Bluetooth basics for short-range IoT communication.

MQTT protocol for lightweight messaging.

Setting up device-to-device communication.

Sending sensor data to cloud platforms.

Basics of IoT dashboards and data visualization.

Remote device monitoring and control.

Programming basics for robot control logic.

Using sensor feedback for autonomous decision-making.

Introduction to robot path planning.

Designing a combined IoT-robotics mini project.

Integrating sensors, actuators and connectivity.

Testing, debugging and refining the project.

Industry demand for IoT and robotics engineers.

Career paths: embedded systems, automation, product design.

Skills to build a strong portfolio in this field.