This course delivers a comprehensive introduction to the Robot Operating System (ROS), equipping students with foundational skills in robotic software development. Over the duration, participants delve into core ROS concepts, encompassing nodes, topics, messages, and services. Practical proficiency is cultivated through the use of key ROS tools, such as roslaunch and rosrun, coupled with visualisation tools like Rviz. The course transitions into the realm of simulation with an exploration of Gazebo, offering students hands-on experience in creating and controlling robots in virtual environments. As the course progresses, students engage with advanced topics, including robot control, navigation, and the integration of ROS with real robot hardware.
Two significant modules focus on the simulation and control of specific robotic platforms. A mobile platform robot is introduced, providing insights into its simulation within Gazebo and real robot execution through ROS. Similarly, manipulator robots are explored, with an emphasis on simulation in Gazebo and real robot execution through ROS-based control.
Practical application is emphasised through weekly assignments, classroom participation, and one substantial project. The project involves simulating and controlling a robot in Gazebo, within integrating ROS with a real or simulated robotics platform. By the course’s conclusion, students emerge with a holistic understanding of ROS, ready to apply their skills in both simulated and real-world robotic environments.
At course completion, the student will:
Brief Our aim in this project was to generate real time mapping with object detection and object avoidance with a Turtle_bot using ROS. Embracing Ubuntu and creating workspaces alongside docker, we were able to create a system which allowed us to map an environment and find obstacles within. From this we were curious into what … Read more
‘’To use a mobile robotics to aid in the accuracy of construction and installation planning by creating a new visual communication link using scanned data from the built environment.” The Site Assistant is an mobile robotic assistant designed to enhance efficiency on construction sites. It addresses the common challenge of locating specific objects within walls … Read more
Context I-P_Maper(Intersection Point Mapper) is a project based on ROS and scanning. It mainly focuses on controlling the robot tool path to scan and get the data we want. Given the time constraints, we maximized our efforts and performed a series of tests in order to develop a program that could accurately identify up to … Read more
State of the Art Raw Timber and AEC Industry Wood waste is often disregarded in the wood industry and the construction industry. Majority of wood used in construction is sawn and processed wood that not only generates waste on its production but it is also associated with high CO2 emissions, because of the embodied energy … Read more
