{"product_id":"kit-edge-detection-robot","title":"Edge Detection Robot Kit with Arduino Uno + IR Sensors","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEdge Detection Robot Kit with Arduino Uno – Build a Table‑Sensing Robot That Never Falls Off\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e IR sensor‑based edge detection and motor halt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a robot that can sense the edge of any surface and brake instantly—perfect for tabletops, workbenches, and STEM challenges. This beginner‑friendly kit equips you with three TCRT5000 IR modules mounted underneath a 2WD chassis, paired with an Arduino Uno and L298N motor driver to teach the logic of boundary detection. In just 2–3 hours, you’ll assemble a robot that refuses to drive off the edge, learning how sensors talk to microcontrollers to make real‑time decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll build a fully mobile robot that navigates any flat surface and stops automatically when its underside IR sensors no longer detect a reflection from the floor. The moment the sensor reading drops below a set threshold, the Arduino cuts power to both motors, halting the robot within centimeters of the edge. This demonstration of autonomous drop‑off sensing is a perfect foundation for obstacle‑avoidance and line‑following bots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow infrared reflection sensors detect changes in surface color and proximity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReading analog sensor values and setting threshold logic in Arduino code\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlling DC motors with an L298N H‑bridge driver and pulse‑width modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding a feedback loop where sensor data directly triggers motor halt (real‑time decision‑making)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCRT5000 IR Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL298N Motor Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTT Gear Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCastor Wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2WD Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18650 Cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18650 Holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is ideal for young innovators aged 8 to 15, CBSE students working on STEM projects, ATL Tinkering Lab inventors, and B.Tech first‑year students exploring sensor integration. It’s also a safe, low‑risk introduction for parents and educators running robotics workshops without worrying about robots falling and breaking. Smart India Hackathon participants can use it as a foundational sensor‑response module before scaling to larger autonomous vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code on the box to launch your AI build companion, trained specifically on this edge‑detection robot. If you still need help, our WhatsApp support line is open 7 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this robot detect edges of any colour or only dark surfaces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TCRT5000 module works by detecting infrared light reflected back from the surface. Most surfaces (light or dark) reflect enough IR, but highly absorbent black materials may need a small threshold tweak – the AI companion will guide you through that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit require soldering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo soldering is required. All connections use jumper wires and screw terminals, so you can assemble the entire robot with no tools beyond a screwdriver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if the robot accidentally falls off a high surface?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe edge‑detection logic halts the motors as soon as any sensor loses floor reflection, stopping the robot within centimetres of the edge. The chassis and castor wheel are sturdy enough to survive minor bumps, and spare wires are included in case of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIR sensors on the underside stop the robot from falling off a table. 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