Post Diploma Certificate in Robotics Programming Fundamentals - Part of Specialist Diploma in Robotics Engineering (SDRE)
About This Course
This certificate provides foundational training in robotics programming languages and robot operating system. The programming skills are essential for trainees to carry out design of an autonomous robot system with machine learning and computer vision in PDC 2.
Module1: Robotics with Python (30 hours)
Students will learn the Python programming skills essential for robotics engineering. The topics covered include: Essentials of Python Programming, Data Structures in Python, Object Oriented Programming, Comprehension, Lambda, Generators, Decorators, File Handling, Exception Handling, Modules, Packages, and Applying Python in Robotics Projects.
Module 2: Robotics with C++ (45 hours)
Participants will acquire C++ programming skills for robotics engineering. The topics in this module are C++ Basics, Type Conversion, Reference, Pointers, Preprocessor Statements, Dynamic Memory, Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Exception Handling, I/O and Streams, Standard Template Library, Function Template, Class Template, and Application of C++ in Robotics.
Module 3: Robot Operating System (ROS) for Robotics (45 hours)
This module equips trainees with foundational knowledge and skills in ROS for robotics. The topics trainees will learn include: Overview of ROS Ecosystem, Linux Basics, ROS Installation and Setup, Catkin Workspace, ROS Master, Packages, Nodes, Topics, Messages, Publishers, Subscribers, Services, Custom Msg and Srv, Actions, Debugging and Visualization Tools in ROS, Parameters, OOP with ROS with Python and C++, Launch files, Bags, and Introduction to ROS2.
What You'll Learn
Module1: Robotics with Python (30 hours)
Students will learn the Python programming skills essential for robotics engineering. The topics covered include: Essentials of Python Programming, Data Structures in Python, Object Oriented Programming, Comprehension, Lambda, Generators, Decorators, File Handling, Exception Handling, Modules, Packages, and Applying Python in Robotics Projects.
Module 2: Robotics with C++ (45 hours)
Participants will acquire C++ programming skills for robotics engineering. The topics in this module are C++ Basics, Type Conversion, Reference, Pointers, Preprocessor Statements, Dynamic Memory, Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Exception Handling, I/O and Streams, Standard Template Library, Function Template, Class Template, and Application of C++ in Robotics.
Module 3: Robot Operating System (ROS) for Robotics (45 hours)
This module equips trainees with foundational knowledge and skills in ROS for robotics. The topics trainees will learn include: Overview of ROS Ecosystem, Linux Basics, ROS Installation and Setup, Catkin Workspace, ROS Master, Packages, Nodes, Topics, Messages, Publishers, Subscribers, Services, Custom Msg and Srv, Actions, Debugging and Visualization Tools in ROS, Parameters, OOP with ROS with Python and C++, Launch files, Bags, and Introduction to ROS2.
Entry Requirements
At least a recognised local Polytechnic diploma in engineering or a degree in relevant areas.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 3 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness.