The key component to a robot is the computer (microprocessor or microcontroller) that serves as its “brain.” Some features to consider in a microcontroller are:

• The key component to a robot is the computer (microprocessor or microcontroller) that serves as its “brain.” Some features to consider in a microcontroller are:

• Number of input/output ports

• Complexity (time required for students to learn to use it)

• Programming language

• Power requirements

• Cost

• Size