On-campus robotics workshop on March 12 and 19, 2020, 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 lifelong learning process may require solid basics on computer science. 

We propose a two-day workshop on robotics specifically designed to learn by doing in a joyful-learning environment. 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 Òˆ la carteÓ. Based on their experience and level, each group will select a challenge such as a robotic game, maze or object manipulation. The participants 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 free but required at : phd@pasteur.fr by March 5th, 2020
Please indicate if you are interested in one additional day on Artificial Intelligence

Workshop proposed in collaboration with Marc Chevalier (Institut Pasteur)

Program:

March 12 - Discovery of robotics
Room 28-01-01B, ground floor, Jacob Center
9am    Basic concepts of robotics
10am  Guided discovery of the Thymio robot with the VPL visual programming language in groups of 2 or 3
Lunch time
2pm Guided discovery of the Poppy Ergo Jr robot with the Snap visual programming language in groups

March 19 - Robotic challenges
Room 28-01-01B, ground floor, Jacob Center
9am   Overview of the 2 more advanced langages Python and Textual Thymio
9:30am    Selection of a personal project in groups of 2 or 3
10am    Implementation of the personal projects in groups
Lunch time
4pm Presentation and demonstration in groups

Day 3 (optional) - Artificial Intelligence Day
Morning : several interactive talks about AI
Afternoon : small workshops