On-campus robotics workshop on March 21 and 28, 2019, run by the MAASCC and the PPU program

As the world changes, new disciplines have emerged to improve our knowledge and support our journey in an evolving environment. Today, computing and robotics have a real impact in our lives, and Artificial Intelligence starts to be used in various fields.  A solid knowledge on computer science is of large interest. 

To know more on this thematic, the MAASC (welcome, support and career development structure for scientists) and The Pasteur - Paris University International Doctoral Program (PPU) propose a "two-day workshop on robotics" on March 21 and 28, 2019 provided by Poppy Station. Being a micro-world of learning on the border between digital world and physical world, and a privileged field of application of investigation and cooperation approaches, robotics offers a modular mix of technology, 3D printing and programming.

This training is an introduction to robot programming mainly designed for beginners, but attendees with a fair level of programming will also find interesting challenges to achieve with robots.

In the first day, basic concepts of robotics as well as the use of the robots will be taught. Guided by a step-by-step learning-by-doing approach, groups of 2 or 3 attendees will achieve several key challenges using their robot.

The second day will be "à la carte". Based on their experience and level, each group will select a challenge such as a robotic game, maze or object manipulation. They will have a full day to setup their personal project and to showcase their work at the end of the day, thanks to a 5-minute talk and a single slide.

Registration is free but required, please contacts: maascc@pasteur.fr ou phd@pasteur.fr

 

Program

March 21st - Discovery of robotics

Room  Duclaux, 2nd floor, Duclaux building

9:00   Basic concepts of robotics

10:00 Guided discovery of the Thymio robot with the VPL visual programming language in groups of 2 or 3

Room  28-0101A, ground floor, Jacob Center

14:00 Guided discovery of the Poppy Ergo Jr robot with the Snap visual programming language in groups

 

March 28th - Robotic challenges

Room  28-0101C, ground floor, Jacob Center

9:00   Overview of the 2 more advanced languages Python and Textual Thymio

9:30   Selection of a personal project in groups of 2 or 3

10:00 Implementation of the personal projects in groups

Room  28-0101A, ground floor, Jacob Center

16:00 Presentation and demonstration in groups

Day 3 (optional) - Artificial Intelligence Day

Morning : several interactive talks about AI

Afternoon : small workshops