Robotics — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Robotics — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: What is a Robot?
Chapter 2: New Age Robotics Systems
Chapter 3: Components of Robots
Chapter 4: Relating Physics and Mathematics to Robotics
Chapter 5: Project Management
Chapter 6: Frames and Reference Frames
Chapter 7: Degrees of Freedom
Chapter 8: Planar Mechanisms
Chapter 9: Spatial Mechanism
Chapter 10: Robot Kinematics
Chapter 11: Different Components of Robot
Chapter 12: Coordinate Systems
Chapter 13: Specification of Robots
Chapter 14: Boolean Operators
Chapter 15: Microcontroller and SBC Architecture
Chapter 16: Programming Fundamentals
Chapter 17: Debugging and Testing
Chapter 18: Motors and Sensors
Chapter 19: Batteries
Chapter 20: Communication Protocols
Chapter 21: Power Requirement
Chapter 22: Control Systems
Chapter 23: Manipulators
Chapter 24: Mobile Robots
Chapter 25: Drones

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Robotics?

The Robotics syllabus has 25 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Robotics chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Robotics syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Robotics faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Robotics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Robotics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.