Introduction to Application of Robotic Tools

Develop a working knowledge of the use of robotics, and gain essential practical skills for robotic applications. Delving into the fundamentals of robotics, you’ll be equipped with the basics of 3D modelling, object detection, computer vision, and image processing.

What you will learn:

You’ll discover examples and get hands-on experience in developing engaging and useful robotics applications. The skills you gain in this course will help you understand how to develop robotic tools in application across various sectors.

You’ll learn about different sensing modalities such as RGB sensors, thermal, and 3D lidars that provide diverse types of data for robotic application development.

In coordination with sensing, you’ll also learn about basic perception tasks that can be introduced in robotics applications, such as object detection. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to reflect on these capabilities and how to use them in practice.

Through various example applications, you’ll learn how to demonstrate the use of robotic tools ensuring you finish the course with the practical knowledge to use in your context.

Learn to use robotics software and 3D models for robot design and development.
In recent years, industries around the world have been getting creative when it comes to incorporating robotics into their workflows. This three-week course offers a fascinating introduction to software and tools currently used in robotics. You’ll build basic knowledge of robotics tools and learn how they can be adapted for different industries.

Familiarise yourself with Ubuntu operating system and Gazebo framework.
You’ll start by discovering the open-source Ubuntu operating system which provides stability and flexibility for app development. Using case studies and examples, you’ll learn how Ubuntu incorporates the Gazebo framework for testing robots in simulation.

As you explore its open-source collection of tools, libraries, and conventions that simplify the task of creating complex robot behaviour, you’ll see how the framework can be used to create everything from low-level interfaces with sensors and actuators to high-level capability designs.

Gain hands-on experience using 3D robotics models in simulation.
You’ll also learn about the Gazebo simulator, which allows for fast prototyping of application scenarios, robot design, and sensor interfacing.

To understand the application of robotics in different industries, you’ll be introduced to 3D modelling and CAD designing, and how they can be used in developing custom robot parts and sensor models.

You’ll learn with specialists at the Luleå University of Technology, experts at the cutting edge of control engineering, robotics, and AI, who are experienced in bringing robotics into people’s everyday life.

Through this course, they’ll help you build an in-depth understanding of using Ubuntu, 3D modeling and manufacturing, and the Gazebo simulator for robot design and prototyping application scenarios.

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:

Explore and learn about the initial interface with Ubuntu. Experiment with and understand the ROS framework and Gazebo Simulator. Describe how to work with 3D models. Apply hands-on experience with 3D models in simulation environment for tourism sector.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone interested in using robotic solutions in their role and who wants to learn the basics of robotics frameworks.

How does it work?

You only need a computer or other device and internet connection to be able to do the course. When you register, you will get access to the course material, which consists of, for example, videos, texts, quizzes and exercises.