Production Line Counter Kit: Edge-Detecting Robot with Arduino Uno

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Imagine a robot that navigates a tabletop, counting products on a virtual production line—yet never tumbles off the edge. With this kit, young makers build precisely that: a wheeled robot with three IR sensors on its underside that detect the table boundary and trigger an immediate motor halt. It’s a perfect introduction to real-world industrial automation, packaged for hands-on learning.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble a 2-wheel-drive robot with a castor wheel for balance, integrating three TCRT5000 IR modules underneath. When the robot approaches a table edge, the sensors detect the absence of a reflective surface, and the Arduino commands the L298N motor driver to stop both motors instantly—preventing a fall. This mimics factory-floor production counters that rely on edge detection for safety and automation.

What You'll Learn

• How infrared sensor modules detect reflective surfaces to sense table edges
• Implementing logic: halt motors immediately when any sensor loses reflection
• Programming Arduino Uno to read digital sensor inputs and drive the L298N motor controller
• Assembling a robot chassis, wiring motors and sensors, and managing power with 18650 Li-ion cells

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is ideal for CBSE students in classes 5 through 10 exploring robotics, for ATL Tinkering Lab sessions, and for young hobbyists who want to build a functional robot without soldering. It’s also a great weekend project for B.Tech ECE or EEE students prototyping edge-detection algorithms.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every 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.