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Basic Robot Operating System (ROS) for Beginners

Course Information

  • Sessions 1 day
  • Duration 7.5 hrs
  • Level Beginner
  • Assessment NA

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

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Certification

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses.

Basic Robot Operating System (ROS) for Beginners

Course Code: C771

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What's This Course About

The Basic Robot Operating System (ROS) for Beginners course at Tertiary Courses is an essential stepping stone for those venturing into the realm of modern robotics. Designed for novices, this course introduces participants to the foundational pillars of ROS, ensuring a solid understanding of ROS Master and Nodes, a pivotal component of the system.

As the training progresses, attendees will familiarize themselves with ROS Topics, Publishers, and Subscribers of Messages. They'll also gain insights into ROS Services, Actions, Bags, TF, and URDF. By the culmination of the course, participants will have acquired a clear and comprehensive grasp of the basics, setting them on the path to more advanced robotic endeavors.

Funding Options

For WSQ funding, please checkout the details at NICF - System integration with Robot Operating System (ROS)

Course Fee

$350.00 (GST-exclusive)
$381.50 (GST-inclusive)

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Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
  • Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

Topic 1 Introduction to ROS

What is ROS

Why ROS ?

ROS Applications and Eco Systems

ROS Installation on Ubuntu

ROS Master

Topic 2 ROS Packages & Nodes

ROS Workspace & catkin

Create a Catkin Workspace

Create a Package

Install a Package

ROS Nodes

ROS Launch

Topic 3 ROS Topics, Services & Actions

ROS Topics and Messages

Publishers and Subscribers

ROS Services

ROS Actions

Topic 4 ROS Bags

What is a ROSBag

Record and Playback a ROSBag

Visualize ROSBag with RViz

Topic 5 TF and URDF

What is Transformation System (TF)

TF Tools

What is Unified Robotics Description Format (URDF)

URDF File Format

Create a URDF File

Course Info

SSG Training Grant

SSG TG is $15 per pax. Net fee after SSG TG is $303.86. Absentee Payroll is not eligible.

Prerequisite:

This course is for beginners. No prior programming is required. However, we recommend to know some basic knowledge on Linux below

Hardware and Software Requirement

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • Robotics Engineer
  • ROS Developer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Robotics System Integrator
  • Robotics Researcher
  • Autonomous Vehicle Engineer
  • Drone Systems Developer
  • Robotic Manipulation Specialist
  • AI & Robotics Developer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer (with robotics focus)
  • Machine Vision Engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Industrial Robot Programmer
  • Robot Simulation Specialist
  • IoT Engineer (with robotics applications).

Trainers

Trainers

Sim Cher Khern

Sim Cher Khern (Sim CK) has over 20 years of working experience in a number of product development lifecycles, involving embedded firmware and FPGA programming, as well as high speed embedded system hardware design and PCB layout, where EMI/EMC considerations are critical for product delivery. He has also gained much project management experience and knowledge working with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, RTOS), networking technologies and web interface while developing the products.

Being a technology enthusiast, he keeps up with emerging technologies and likes to get his hands dirty with projects. In the process, he has picked up knowledge in full stack web development and its deployment to the cloud platform. He has also acquired knowledge on Cybersecurity threats, Network Defense and Ethical Hacking.

CK holds a MSc in Embedded Systems from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), as well as Cybersecurity certifications from EC-Council (ECSS, CND, CEH and CHFI).

His current area of interests include Cybersecurity, Embedded system hardware and firmware, IoT, Web technologies and Machine learning. They are intertwined in today’s business systems setup.

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