Applied Robotics with ROS

Course Overview

This lecture series was developed as an introduction for robotic enthusiasts to understanding the underlying theories employed in industrial robotics and the Robot Operating System (ROS). Concepts will be applied and tested through guided examples within ROS. This series is focused on system level design - robotic kinematics, path and motion planning, and integration with common manufacturing technologies. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take on their first robotics integration project to interface with real sensors, robots, and control algorithms.  

Course Delivery:

A 1-day, 8-hr short-course is planned for September 23. Learn more at the course page:  go.osu.edu/learnros

Course Material:

Course content is fully available online at the below links. 

Course Prerequisites:

Content is written to be accessible to anyone with an entry-level engineering background. Students are assumed to have a basic understanding of the following areas..

• Linear Algebra. Matrix operations, complex numbers, eigenvalues, eigenvectors
• Programming. Basic Python skills.
• Physics. Free-body diagrams, vector forces, torques, cross-products, dot-products.

Additionally, a course preparation guide is provided below the course content section. 

Course Structure & Content

Course Preparation

Prior to the first lecture, you are expected to setup a Virtual Machine or dedicated Linux workstation to support coursework. All ROS development must  be completed in an Ubuntu environment.

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