Connected Objects & Robotics

Connected Objects (Internet of Things) is an area of ongoing research on internet technology, robotics, artificial intelligence... generally speaking, all physical devices with data sharing and analytical capabilites. 

Arduino and Raspberry Pi are two easy-to-use applications for Connected Objects. Arduino Uno and Raspberry Pi2 & 3 are currently used at ESME Sudria-Lyon for running students projects. 

A list of projects with Arduino from Electronics HUB - projects and basic tutorials about electronics. A guide to Arduino motors used in robotics

Radio Controlled Systems. Ecalc, a website for calculations. HobbyKing website, a vendor of components for drones, robots, RC electronics...

Bluetooth Low Energy beacons allow small range direct connectivity and web based connectivity for all kind of object. Google developers are working on IoT beyond geolocalisation.

Built your own tracking device. Different technologies are available: GSM, Bluetooth, GPS, OGN protocol... 

A tutorial for building a Raspberry Pi based obstacle avoiding robot. 

A web page for choosing a DC motor for robots

The website Instructables propose a certain number of  DIY drones. Here's a tutorial on controllable quadcopter drone. 3D printer parts for a quadcopter drone.