Our new friend at Microsoft: a next generation robot, called NAO. See and learn how he interacts.
Ever dreamed of getting a robot do what you want him to do, and let him interact with you and the environment ? Then this sessions is made for you ! During a 2 day training, open for students, lecturers and academic staff, you will learn how to bring this new generation of robots alive ! And maybe you turn the robot into a top dancer at the end of the workshop (as in this YouTube video). |
Robotica combines both classical techniques of programming and algorithmes as well as more complex topics, including interaction with the environment or artificial intelligence. The Microsoft Innovation Center has acquired a robot Nao as well as multiple robots Lego Mindstorm . This new generation of robots are able to understand and analyse the situations and take the decisions themselves. Experience it now…
Agenda :
- Introduction
- Mindstorms and Nao
- Explore the interface of Mindstorms, the engines and sensors
- Explore the Chorégraphe and different modules, steering of the robot, utilisation of the sensors, voice recognition and text to speech
- Lab based on :
- Mindstorms humanoïde & Nao
- Mindstorms follow the line
- Mindstorms articulated arm
- Mindstorms military robot exploration
There are no prerequisites for the session.
Speaker : Alain Haentjens, specialist in OCR and very passionated about robotica.
Be there as your realisation will be included in a movie and published on Microsoft Innovation Center’s website and social media.
Practical Details
- Date: Monday November 28, 2011 until Tuesday November 29, 2011 – starting at 9.30 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.
- Location: Microsoft Innovation Center in Mons, Boulevard Initialis, 1 - 7000 Mons
- Price: free of charge but registration is mandatory
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