This module is really a blend of robotics and computer vision. We will be exploring different, reactive algorithms for performing collision free navigation through the world, and maybe even vision-based tracking of an specifically colored target. The baseline set of activities will rely on the Turtlebot learning modules (AKA Turtlebot Adventures). This adventure is for people who are open to learning the python programming language and also to learning the Robot Operating System (ROS), or who already have some knowledge of either/both.

This module pretty much follows the standard pipeline from the Turtlebot Adventures.

Week #1: Basic Operation
This module assumes no prior experience, so the first week is about getting the basic covered in terms of simply running the Turtlebot mobile robot. Like connecting to the Turtlebot and basic tele-operation of it. To answwer some of the questions and be able to see what's going on from the command line, you should get familiar with the basic command line ROS commands.

ECE4580 Learning Modules