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Python Robot Control 201 for MRT Node AI Board

Use Python commands and a robot library to plan movement, react to sensors and explore autonomous missions.

🎯 Ages 6+ 📈 Beginner to Intermediate 📚 30 lessons 🔄 Updated May 2026

What you'll learn

  • ✓ Movement and timing
  • ✓ Loops and paths
  • ✓ Functions
  • ✓ Sensors and conditions
  • ✓ Parking, maze and rescue missions

Requirements

  • • PC, Mac, or compatible tablet with a modern browser.
  • • No prior experience necessary.

Course Content

30 interactive lessons

Course Lessons

30 lessons
▶️ L01 Unit 1 · L01 — What Is Python Robot Control?
▶️ L02 Unit 1 · L02 — Meet the mrt_robot Library
▶️ L03 Unit 1 · L03 — forward() and stop()
🔒 L04 Unit 1 · L04 — wait() and Timing
🔒 L05 Unit 1 · L05 — turn_left() and turn_right()
🔒 L06 Unit 1 · L06 — ? How forward() Really Works
🔒 L07 Preparation · L07 — Speed Values
🔒 L08 Preparation · L08 — Forward and Backward
🔒 L09 Preparation · L09 — Left and Right Motor Thinking
🔒 L10 Preparation · L10 — Spin, Pivot, and Curve Turns
🔒 L11 Preparation · L11 — Motor Calibration Concept
🔒 L12 Preparation · L12 — Mini Project: Parking Robot
🔒 L13 Preparation · L13 — Repeat Robot Commands
🔒 L14 Preparation · L14 — Square Path with for Loop
🔒 L15 Preparation · L15 — Triangle and Rectangle Paths
🔒 L16 Preparation · L16 — Patrol Pattern with while Loop
🔒 L17 Preparation · L17 — Functions for Robot Movement
🔒 L18 Preparation · L18 — Mini Project: Maze Path Planner
🔒 L19 Preparation · L19 — What Is a Sensor?
🔒 L20 Preparation · L20 — Distance Sensor
🔒 L21 Preparation · L21 — Button / Touch Sensor
🔒 L22 Preparation · L22 — Light or Line Sensor
🔒 L23 Preparation · L23 — Sensor + if Statement
🔒 L24 Preparation · L24 — Mini Project: Obstacle Avoider
🔒 L25 Preparation · L25 — Line Following Basics
🔒 L26 Preparation · L26 — Wall Following Basics
🔒 L27 Preparation · L27 — Delivery Bot Mission
🔒 L28 Preparation · L28 — Rescue Bot Mission
🔒 L29 Preparation · L29 — Challenge Mission: Smart Patrol
🔒 L30 Preparation · L30 — Final Project: Autonomous Mission Robot
💡 Course Format: Cloud-based Interactive Coding Environment — Launches directly in your browser.

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