Smart Energy Systems & Robotics

Maximum Number of Students

25

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

7 – 10 Design & Technologies
7 – 10 Digital Technologies
VCE Systems Engineering

Description

Can we use robotics to power a cleaner energy future?

Smart Energy Systems and Robotics explores the intersection of clean energy and automation. Students will design, build, and program a solar tracking system, integrating robotics, sensors, and control algorithms to optimise solar energy collection. They’ll gain real-world skills in robotics, sensor technology, and systems thinking while taking on challenges like a solar-tracking robot competition.

Through practical application, students learn how to program sensors, manage energy data, and develop automated responses to real-world energy problems. The program provides a strong foundation for careers in renewable energy, robotics, and systems engineering, empowering students to innovate for a sustainable future.

Learning Outcomes

  • Design and construct a solar tracking system.
  • Program sensors for data collection and energy management.
  • Develop control algorithms for automated systems.
  • Program robots to perform specific energy-related tasks.
  • Use systems thinking to solve complex problems in clean energy.

Career Paths

  • Energy providers
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Automation companies
  • Robotics engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Telecommunications

Tertiary Options

  • Certificate IV in Cyber Security
  • Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics)
  • Bachelor of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre-work and post-work developed specifically for each program. We suggest reviewing and implementing these resources to enhance your curriculum and support alignment with the Victorian 2.0 curriculum.

Share your resources

Yarra Ranges Tech School recognises the hard work our partner school teachers put into developing resources. If you have materials that link to our programs, we’d love to share them with your peers. Please contact us at YRTSProgrambookings@boxhill.edu.au to submit your resources.