DESCRIPTION OF COURSES AND STRIPE “RIDE RUSH” BOOTCAMP

R620: Text Robotics and Navigation

Students will use Python to program Spike robots to enable more sophisticated movement and simple decision-making. In addition, this course delves into Spike components and core concepts such as gear ratios, preparing students for potential competition.

Key Concepts:

  • Common Python terms

  • Time-based movement

  • Rotation for degree-based movement

  • Passive push attachment

  • Passive pull attachments

  • Variables

  • Loops (For C While)

R640: Sensor - Based Navigation 2.0

This course delves deeper into the intricacies of autonomous robots. Students will expand their programming skills with MicroPython to create more complex algorithms for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and sensor integration. This course is essential to prepare for robotics competitions.

Key Concepts:

  • Writing custom functions

  • Passive trigger attachments

  • Storing power on passive attachments

  • Force sensor

  • Intro to gears

  • Writing State Machines

  • Motorized arm attachments

  • Distance sensor

  • Gyro sensor turning

  • Colour sensor stop

  • Colour sensor line follow

Equipment and Materials required (R620, R640) for schools and students

  • Laptop and software are mandatory for schools and students.

  • Robots and Robot Parts ($475US/kit) -Mandatory for schools, strongly recommended for students, but optional.

  • Adequate Internet Connection, Projector/TV-mandatory for schools

  • Robot Table-mandatory, the school can build its own table;we will provide the specifications to the school.

  • Robot Mat ($123US)-mandatory for school, optional for students.

  • Learning Management System (LMS)Access-Mandatory for school, license fee is per student, and to be determined based on regions.

T1000: Self-Driving Vehicle

In this course, students design and build a custom autonomous car from start to finish. They will learn to control motors for movement, 3D prints a chassis, and integrate key sensors such as Time-of-Flight, color sensors, and gyroscopes. With these tools, they’ll program their car with C++ for stable, precise, and intelligent navigation. By the end, students will apply all their skills to tackle real-world robotics challenges.

The curriculum integrates essential sensors, including Time-of-Flight (TOF) for distance sensing, color sensors for object recognition, and gyroscopes for stability and orientation. The course culminates in programming the car for fully autonomous navigation, applying all learned skills to solve real-world challenges.

Key Outcomes:

  • Interpret circuit diagrams and understand the flow of current and voltage.

  • Apply digital electronics concepts and control circuits using code.

  • Use sensors to gather data and respond intelligently

  • Build and program your autonomous car

Equipment and Materials required for schools and students

  • Laptops and software are mandatory for schools and students.

  • Robots and Robot Parts ($280 US/kit)-Mandatory for school, strongly recommended for the student, but optional.

  • Internet Connection, Projector/TV -mandatory for schools.

  • Robot Mat ($266US)-Mandatory for schools, optional for students.

  • Learning Management System (LMS)Access-Mandatory for school, license fee is per student, and to be determined based on regions.

Preparation: The Summer "Ride Rush" Bootcamp-The last week of the Summer Program

To ensure every student is competition-ready, we will be hosting a Summer Robotics & Coding Camp. This intensive program is specifically designed to bridge the gap between beginner skills and competitive excellence.

  • Hands-on Training: Students will work directly with the Ridge Rush mats and challenge kits.

  • Expert Mentorship: Guided by instructors, students will learn advanced programming and mechanical design.

  • Team Building: The camp is the perfect environment for students to form their 2–3 person teams and begin developing their unique competition strategies.

Ride Rush Equipment and Materials required for the school

  • STRIPE Ride Rush robotics mat ($123US) - mandatory for schools.

  • STRIPE Self-Driving Vehicle robotics mat ($266US) - mandatory for schools.

  • STRIPE RideRush model ($123US) - mandatory for schools-Can be reused for next year.

Table Build Instructions for school pdf download