If you have some experience working with the Arduino board, understand the basics of electronics and are interested in exploring robotics, 3D printing then this is just for you. As part of this learning track we will learn how to assemble the OTTO DIY robot, you will learn how to program the OTTO DIY robot using either the block based approach or the Arduino IDE and also dip your toes into the world of 3D Printing.

If you do not have much of a background in electronics we would highly recommend investing sometime and working through the following courses –

1. Exploring electronics with the Arduino Easy Plug Learning Kit
2. Exploring electronics with the Arduino UNO
3. Introduction to electronics using the BBC micro:bit

What is OTTO DIY – Otto is completely open source, Arduino compatible, 3D printable robot which you can put together yourself. This is robotics and opensource at it’s best. The robot was designed by Camilloa Parra as a social impact mission to create an inclusive environment for all kids. Learn more about OTTO DIY at www.ottodiy.com.

Otto was inspired by another robot instructable BoB the BiPed and programmed using code from another open source biped robot called Zowi. Otto walks, dances, makes sounds and avoids obstacles. As part of this learning track you will learn to assemble the robot, program the robot to perform different tasks and also work out how to customize the robot to your own liking.

You can read more about the OTTO DIY robot and pick up a kit at – www.ottodiy.com.

If you are the hacker, maker type and would like to build your own robot using off the shelf parts then check out this link for details – Otto DIY @ Wikifactory and Otto DIY @ Hackaday.io.