BoostBot – Arduino Project Mentorship 2025
June 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM - August 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM @ Online event
Description
BoostBot – Arduino Project Mentorship 2025 is a two-month mentorship initiative organized by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Student Chapter at the University of Jaffna. The program is tailored for undergraduate students new to Arduino development, offering structured mentorship from experienced graduates and seniors to guide project ideation, development, and implementation. Participants will form teams, submit project proposals, and receive one-on-one mentoring support across various phases including planning, core development, integration, and final presentations. The program fosters practical learning, innovation, and inter-student collaboration, culminating in a showcase of projects to the broader university community. More info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uBGdo4WQ4BaUU8501p2NJ8Hgc-ToKNRn/view?usp=sharing Registration: https://forms.gle/5dqTCvzg3uU2qdJG8 Duration: Two months (approx. 8 weeks) Venue: Hybrid – Online sessions and On-campus meetings (University of Jaffna) Primary Target Audience: Undergraduate students of the University of Jaffna (Beginners in Arduino development) Estimated Number of Participants: 40–50 students (10 selected project teams) Objectives: To support beginner students in developing Arduino-based projects. To provide hands-on mentoring and technical guidance. To promote innovation and problem-solving through real-world project building. To bridge the gap between junior and senior students in the IEEE RAS community.
Agenda
Phase 1: Proposal Submission (23 June – 06 July) • Teams submit Arduino project proposals (objectives, components, outcomes). • Max 4 members per team. Proposal format provided. Phase 2.1: Team Selection & Mentor Assignment (07 – 11 July) • Top 10 teams selected. • Each assigned 1 graduate + 2 undergraduate mentors. • Teams prepare for mentor meeting. Phase 2.2: Mentor Introduction Meeting (12 – 13 July) • Teams and mentors meet (online/in-person). • Mentors review proposals and provide feedback. Phase 3.1: Planning & Setup (14 – 20 July) • Finalize goals, timeline, deliverables. • List components, system design (block diagram, wiring, flowchart). • Set up Arduino IDE and environment. • First mentor–team working meeting. Phase 3.2: Core Implementation (21 July – 03 August) • Hardware setup and basic code development. • Component testing (sensors, actuators). • Weekly mentor check-ins. Phase 3.3: Integration & Testing (04 – 10 August) • Hardware–software integration. • Finalize Arduino code (logic, serial comm). • Mock demos with mentor feedback. Phase 3.4: Finalization & Presentation Prep (11 – 17 August) • Regular mentor sessions to resolve issues and refine work. • Final presentation materials prepared. Phase 4: Showcase (18 August) • Project presentations by all teams. • Public showcase to student community.