12-BUILD PROJECT LADDER

Make something. Then make it yours.

Projects increase in complexity from guided AI practice to autonomous hardware. Complete the prerequisite work, test one subsystem at a time, and finish every build with a modification.

LevelProjectPlatformComplete first
L101AI-assisted study tutorAI toolUSE01–USE04 · STUDY01
L202Python learning-data analyzerComputer + PythonPY01–PY09
L203First machine-learning predictorComputer + PythonPY01–PY05 · ML01–ML03
L204Automatic smart lightArduinoARD01–ARD05
L205Environmental monitoring stationArduino or PiSensor fundamentals
L306Obstacle-avoiding robotArduinoARD01–ARD06 · ROB01–ROB06
L307Raspberry Pi object detectorRaspberry PiPI01–PI08 · ML07
L408Voice-controlled hardwarePi/computer + ArduinoUSE06 · AARD01 · API05
L309AI sensor dashboardArduino + computer/PiPY09 · ARD08
L410AI robot carPi + ArduinoMotors · communication · vision
L511Autonomous vision robotPi + microcontrollerAPI08–API09 · AIR04–AIR08
L512Original AI robot capstoneMulti-platformAIR01–AIR09
SENSE→PROCESS→DECIDE→ACT→FEEDBACK

This loop is the backbone of every physical project in the lab.