Robotics Academy
Learn practical skills that will shape your mind and enhance your abilities as you journey towards your future education and career paths.
R9 260 (includes Robotics kit)
Learn skills relevant to the future
The world is on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work and relate to each other. The arrival of the fourth industrial revolution has increased the speed of the current breakthroughs exponentially. Learners often struggle to understand how the theory they learn applies to their everyday lives – The Robotics Academy teaches vital skills like critical thinking and complex problem-solving, which can be used in real life. This ability to apply theory into reality is the most critical skill to master in order to be effective in addressing the demands of the modern age.
Curriculum by: 
Despite being a vital skill set to learn, the subject of Robotics is not included within regular subject choices. Through our Academy+ learners are able to follow the Robotics syllabus provided by Resolute Robotics.
Module 1 – Engineering – Autonomous Line Following car.
During Semester 1, learners will join the live Academy lessons where our subject expert will guide learners through building their very own Autonomous line following car.
Module 2 – Engineering – Access Control Using RFID Tags.
Through the Academy learners will have access to pre-recorded video lessons to guide them through building an Access control system. Learners complete this during the mid-year break.
Module 3 – Computer Sciences & Data Analytics with Game Development.
During Semester 2, learners will join the live Academy lessons where our subject expert will guide learners through Python game development.
Includes
Build your own automated line-following car
Academy details
Live lessons
Our Robotics Academy teaching is done via online live lessons which are held weekly for each grade. In each lesson, learners will be guided by their Robotics Academy educator as well as a technical support team member.
| Lesson times | Dates | Breaks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Wednesday 17h30 - 19h00 | 3 Mar - 28 May | 29 Mar - 30 Apr |
| Mid year break | 31 May - 16 Jul | 31 May - 16 Jul | |
| Semester 2 | Wednesday 17h30 - 19h00 | 19 Jul - 24 Sep | 16 Aug - 27 Aug |
Pricing
Payment for joining the Robotics Academy is due upfront. The pricing includes the Academy fees as well as purchasing your very own Resolute Robotics learning kit.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Robotics kit from Resolute | R2 700 |
| Robotics Academy 2021 | R6 560 |
| Total price | R9 260 |
Robotics kit delivery
All Resolute Robotics kits will be sent out for delivery on the 25th February 2021.
Application
Admission to the Robotics Academy is via application only and seats are limited. In this application, you will be required to submit a recent proof of your results alongside a motivation for your application to help us with our application processing and we will contact you should we need any further details or information. Applications for the Academy will close on midnight, Monday the 28th February 2021.
5% discount for joining multiple subjects
If you apply to join multiple subjects and your application is successful, you will receive a 5% discount off each subject you are taking with us. Terms and conditions apply.
Taught and designed by subject matter experts
Gareth Thomson BSc
Degree Major: Electronic Engineering
Institution: University of Pretoria, South Africa
Graduated: 2016
Experience
- Robotics curriculum designer and educator for Resolute Robotics
- Data Analyst for Optimi
- Softcon project member for a power-line communications technology that would allow access-control set-up to be easier and more efficient to install.
- Softcon product developer
- During his final year project, he designed and assembled a 3D-printed pipe-navigating robot from first principles using an eight-wheel scissor mechanism chassis. In addition to the chassis, he developed the sensors and control systems behind it in order for it to navigate autonomously whilst providing feedback to a cell phone.
Are you ready to begin learning?
