At Nirma University, the ISA Students’ Chapter successfully ran an interesting hands-on workshop called MOTO MINDS which was intended to assist students in applying their theoretical knowledge of IoT and embedded systems to real-world problems. The event took place with guidance from Dr. Himanshu Patel and Prof. Sneh Soni while Mr. Hemant Harlalka provided industry views to lead participants through an interactive learning experience.
Hands-On Learning with ESP32 and Arduino
The workshop focused on teaching students about the ESP32 microcontroller because of its common usage in IoT technologies. Through practical experience with the Arduino IDE, students learned how to write programs for the ESP32 module while developing a practical system.
The main benefit of this session was the creation of laptop-based servers that enabled RC car remote control. Students created a dedicated web interface that enabled the server to communicate properly with the vehicle. The project helped attendees understand essential IoT principles which include wireless communication between devices and embedded programming along with server-client interactions.
Theory and Practical Applications
Connecting Them MOTO MINDS went beyond basic technical training to teach problem-solving methods and system integration while showing students how these skills apply to actual IoT systems. During this interactive workshop, participants gained practical abilities in creating operational automation systems as well as an extensive understanding of fundamental concepts.
The combination of state-of-the-art technology with practical activities and guidance from experts during this workshop created an engaging educational experience that taught students important skills for IoT automation and embedded systems development. The successful completion of MOTO MINDS demonstrated the ISA Students’ Chapter’s purpose to cultivate both technical proficiency and creative thinking among future engineers.