MATLAB & Simulink
ROBOTICS
Designing Robotics Algorithms in MATLAB
Course Highlights
This one-day course is for engineers designing mobile robotics algorithms for Robot Operating System (ROS) enabled simulators and robots. Topics include:
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Listing the design workflows possible with Robotics System Toolbox™
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Communicating with ROS and Gazebo
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Building and testing mobile robotics algorithms
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Designing algorithms for execution and data sharing
Prerequisites
Attended "Comprehensive MATLAB" or having working experience with MATLAB and basic knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS).
Course Outline
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Day 1 of 1
Connecting to Robot Operating System (ROS)
Objective: Exchange data between MATLAB and ROS environments.
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Starting and shutting down ROS
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Subscribing to topics
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Publishing messages to topics
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Requesting and providing services
Building Closed-Loop Algorithms
Objective: Design a simple motion planning algorithm in MATLAB using data from ROS.
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Creating a waypoint following algorithm
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Testing algorithms in MATLAB
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Testing algorithms in ROS enabled robots and simulators
Design Considerations
Objective: Explore different methods to control the execution and data transfer of algorithms.
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Creating event-based algorithms
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Executing algorithms at a fixed rate
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Sharing data
Incorporating Built-In Algorithms
Objective: Use mobile robotics algorithms included with Robotics System Toolbox.
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Building an occupancy grid
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Creating a probabilistic roadmap
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Tracking a path with the pure pursuit algorithm