Introduction to Tools for Robotics
Explore the different tools and software to design, test, and prototype custom robot parts and robust robot behaviour with this online tech course from Luleå University of Technology.
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3 weeks
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4 hours
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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.
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.
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 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.
Welcome to the course, Introduction to Tools for Robotics!
In this activity, you will learn more about Ubuntu and Linux. You will also learn why Ubuntu is an important tool for robotics.
In this activity, detailed instructions on how to get Ubuntu running on your computer will be presented.
In this activity, you will learn more about Ubuntu GUI and useful shortcuts.
In this activity, you will learn more about the most useful command-line interface within Ubuntu.
In this activity, we will learn about what is a 3D model, different types of 3D models, use cases of 3D models in robotics, and more importantly why 3D modelling is a tool for robotics.
In this activity, we will learn about basic 3D modelling tools and an overview of the software and its functionalities.
This activity will give a basic overview of the 3D printing principle, 3D printing technologies, and the manufacturing process to apply these concepts in robotics.
In this activity, a summary of the introduction to 3D modelling and tools for robotics is presented.
This activity touches upon the topic of robotic simulation.
This activity presents functionalities of the GAZEBO simulation platform.
This activity presents the use of GAZEBO simulation environment for using existing or custom made robotic platforms and environments.
This activity concludes the course and summarises the outcomes.
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