【Free Trial Inside】A Practical Introduction to Robot Control With SPIKE™ Prime and C Programming

This article is intended for those who want to learn robot control using C language with SPIKE™ Prime. It is especially suitable for people who are curious about the benefits of programming SPIKE™ Prime in C, or students aiming to participate in robot competitions or pursue a career in technology.

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C language, born in the 1970s, remains a widely used programming language today. It is particularly suited for controlling embedded systems—computers embedded within machines and electronic devices. Here’s why C is a great fit:

- It allows for fast and lightweight programs, enabling operation with limited memory and processing power.

- It offers control close to the hardware and works well with embedded operating systems.

- It is used in many real-world products such as automobiles, home appliances, and robots, making C skills highly valuable in manufacturing industries.

Given these characteristics, C is an essential foundational language for engineers and technicians.

Using C with SPIKE™ Prime allows for more detailed motion control and faster processing. For example, you can program behaviors that change in real time based on sensor input or implement complex algorithms with conditional logic—enabling practical and advanced learning.

Learning through C also helps students master essential programming concepts such as variables, conditionals, loops, and function definitions. This practical approach builds a solid understanding of program structure.

C language can be challenging for beginners. Abstract concepts like arrays and pointers are difficult to visualize and can become stumbling blocks. Moreover, it can be hard to imagine how C is used in the real world, which can decrease motivation.

This is where SPIKE™ Prime proves effective. Being able to physically “move” the robot makes abstract concepts easier to grasp. By selecting the right materials and progressing step-by-step, learners can steadily deepen their understanding.

Afrel Co., Ltd. offers “Power UP Programming in C Language

,” a learning materials that explains how to control SPIKE™ Prime using C—from setting up the development environment to writing basic syntax and using sample programs.

This learning materials is designed to be beginner-friendly and helps learners naturally acquire C syntax and logical thinking through SPIKE™ Prime programming. It is highly recommended for students, educators, and aspiring engineers who are passionate about making things.

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Power UP Programming in C Language