Checkpoint 0

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2025

NOTICE

  1. Only operate your MBot on the floor. When your MBot is on a table, put it in a box to make sure it doesn’t accidentally drive away and zip off the table!
  2. Each student will build their own MBot that they are solely responsible for returning in full functioning condition at the end of the semester.
    • If you believe your MBot is broken, talk with the GSIs for help repairing or replacing parts.
    • Don’t make changes without approval from the course staff. Undo any (approved) changes before you return them.

Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in a penalty to your grade.

Contents

Assembly and Setup

Task 0.1 Assembly

Following the instruction in the assembly guide and assemble your robot.

Task 0.2 Software Setup

Following the instructions in the mbot system setup guide and setup the software on your robot.

Finishing Checkpoint 0 is critical. Please reach out during the first week of BotLab if you need any assistance to get your MBot fully functional. BotLab is more intensive than ArmLab, so having your MBot ready early will make a big difference.

Checkpoint Submission

No submission is required for this checkpoint.