Introduction

We, the members of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, extend a magical invitation to you. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey!

Within the mystical walls of our workshop, the secrets of Microcontrollers, Image Processing Metaverse, Fusion 360, and ROS shall be unveiled. Let your curiosity be your guiding light as you delve into these enchanting subjects and witness the wonders that lie within.

From the 26th of June 2023 for 5 enthralling days, the realms of knowledge and sorcery shall converge. Mark this date upon your calendars, for it shall be the days to remember as you traverse the path of learning, experience the allure of the unknown, and become bewitched by the magic that shall unfold before your very eyes.

Come, dear students, and let the enchantment of IEEE RAS ignite your imagination and propel you towards a realm of endless possibilities.

Workshop Details

Dates: 26th June to 29th June, 2023

Timings: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Mode: Online

1. Image processing Metaverse

Mentor: Joseph Alwin Kulathara Ajimon

• Intro to Computer Vision, Working with OpenCV in Python.
• Intro to XR and the Metaverse, AR using Vuforia.
• Building an AR mobile app.
• Integration of concepts learnt and basic VR.
• Project

2. Fusion 360

Mentor: K M Sai Prathik

• Basics of CAD modelling.
• Solid Bodies, basics of sheet metal, simulation, rendering.
• Introduction to 3d printing technologies and designing for 3D printing.
• Explaining the cura slicer and its settings.
• Assignment/Project.

3. Microcontrollers

Mentor: MP Pramuk

• Introduction to Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, Arduino specs and IDE and tkinter basics.
• Arduino coding with LEDs and basic sensors.
• ArduArduino interfaino interface with motors.
• I2C communication.
• Assignment/Project.

4. Robot Operating Systems

Mentor: Manisha Konkala

• Intro to Robotics, what the domain entails and what are the current opportunities also ask them to setup ROS and VM
• Publisher subscriber explaination and coding.
• Turtlesim and controlling the turtle with publisher.
• Gazebo and Rviz working with Turtlebot3.
• Assignment/Project.