You might try reading a bit about robots. There are many websites about the subject - many by and for people who do it for fun so the material is likely to be very understandable. Many robots use computers - on board or remote (or both) to operate motors, valves, lights or take input from sensors, transducers, current transformers, etc. I would expect that an advisor or mentor would be able to help guide you on selecting the right project. The field is so large that without their help you could select a project that you and 100 others would not complete in your lifetimes. It does seem like you could find a suitable in this subject area, that is appropriate for what you are trying to accomplish.