ROS ─ Robot Operating System – a freeware modern working environment used in the development of robots

Most bot software is incompatible and vendor specific. However, this determines the users of industrial robots to rely only on a specific robot manufacturer and their services, thus making companies self-reliant. AIRE (AI & Robotics Estonia) invites you to the training, which consists of e-learning at your own pace and a training day at the DELTA center of the University of Tartu. The training includes basic training in ROS (Robot Operating System), which covers the basics and learns how to program using ROS tools.

Participation in the training is counted as de minimis aid (VTA) for the company at €480 per participant. Small and medium-sized manufacturing and manufacturing companies (EMTAK C) are welcome. The training is suitable for all employees of industrial companies who want to familiarize themselves with the possibilities of ROS as a tool for the integration and programming of robotic systems. The training includes programming exercises, but due to the flexible training schedule, previous programming skills are not a prerequisite for participation – there are activities for both those with more experience and beginners. The training will be conducted by the leaders of the field from the University of Tartu: associate professor of robotics Karl Kruusamäe (PhD), lecturer in robotics technology Veiko Vunder (PhD), junior lecturer in robotics technology Renno Raudmäe (MSc), junior researcher in computer engineering Sandra Schumann (MSc), specialist in robotics Eva Mõtshärg.

PURPOSE
Industrial companies need smarter, more flexible, more digitized and more collaborative tools. One of these is a freeware solution based on ROS, which is developed and taught by the robotics working group of the Institute of Technology of the University of Tartu. ROS simplifies the integration of robots and includes built-in libraries to simplify the work of robotics. We consolidate what we have learned with practical exercises on robots.

THEMES
Those who have completed the training can use ROS tools to:
➠ program the movement of the mobile robot;
➠ identify special marks from the webcam image and thereby control the robot’s movement;
➠ create a map of the robot’s environment, with the help of which the robot can act autonomously.

SCHEDULE
The training takes place between April 6 and 13, 2023, and consists of two parts:
➠ e-learning, which can be completed at your own time and which is followed
➠ One-day workshop in Tartu on April 13 at 9:30 ─ 5:00 p.m. (the exact schedule will be sent to those who have registered).

➠ Those who complete the training receive a certificate of advanced training from the University of Tartu.

➠ The deadline for registering for the training is April 4, 2023.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
➠ E-learning materials are in English. On the training day, we can advise in both Estonian and English.
➠ The training also includes sending the necessary accessories to complete the e-learning to the nearest parcel machine, access to all course materials and participation in the workshop.
➠ When registering, please specify which parcel machine you would like to receive the training accessories in and which language (Estonian or English) you prefer for counseling in the workshop.

The gateway to AIRE’s services is the company’s digital maturity assessment (DMA) consulting service, which helps map your company’s strengths, bottlenecks and their impact on the company’s operations. By registering for the AIRE training for the first time, the company receives DMA consulting service from IMECC OÜ in terms of minor assistance. After registering for the training, the company gets access to the digital maturity assessment environment.

TEACHERS
Karl Kruusamäe is an associate professor of robotics at the University of Tartu, whose research focuses on robots in human environments (e.g. urban spaces, hospitals and production buildings). He defended his doctorate at the University of Tartu in 2012 and has worked both at the Japanese National Institute of Industrial Science and Technology AIST and at the University of Texas at Austin in the USA. Currently, Karl Kruusamäe contributes to the innovation of European and Estonian industry, actively participating in the cooperation networks of EIT Manufacturing (www.eitmanufacturing.eu) and EDIH-AIRE (www.aire-edih.eu).

Veiko Vunder is a lecturer in robotics technology at the University of Tartu, who is involved in the high-level control of robots both in the framework of research projects and teaching, and is one of the leaders of the educational robot Roboton developed at the University of Tartu. Veiko Vunder has a computer engineering background. He defended his doctorate at the University of Tartu in 2016, after which he went to the University of Texas at Austin in the USA for a year. Currently, he participates in several robotics projects of EIT Manufacturing, is engaged in software development of robots and contributes to the development of educational materials.

Renno Raudmäe is a junior lecturer in robotics technology at the University of Tartu and one of the creators of the learning robot Robotondi. On a daily basis, he teaches 3D modeling, works with mechanics and helps implement various scientific projects. Renno Raudmäe has been working with ROS for five years, and for the last three years he has also organized and conducted several ROS trainings. He has also attended the international “ROS-Industrial” training course in Stuttgart.

Sandra Schumann is a junior researcher in computer engineering at the University of Tartu, who has been and is currently engaged in various research projects as well as teaching. In his PhD studies, he focuses on teaching robotics. He previously worked as a robotics specialist at the University of Tartu and has long-term experience in the field of ROS, software development and theoretical informatics.

Eva Mõtshärg works as a robotics specialist at the University of Tartu. He participates in the development of the learning robot Robotond and in various research projects involving ROS and software development. He also teaches robotics to train engineers and ensure smart and active offspring.

NOTES

• The gateway to AIRE services (including participation in courses) is the company’s digital maturity assessment consulting service, which is carried out during and after the course. The service introduction can be found HERE.
• It is possible to participate in the course for companies of the target group that have a free balance of minor aid (VTA) (the limit is 200,000 euros per company over three financial years).
• When participating in the course, the company is given minor aid by the state in the amount of €480 per participant.
• By registering for the course, the company gives permission to use the VTA balance for participation, which is non-refundable in case of non-participation in the online course (can be canceled up to 10 working days before the start) or interruption.
• The size of the course group is up to 15 people. The minimum number of participants for the course is 10.
• Up to 2 people from one company can participate.
• If desired, it is also possible to participate in the course based on an invoice (including employees of large companies). The invoice sent by e-mail must be paid before the start of the training by the payment deadline indicated on the invoice.