Course Information
Ever wanted to build a robot? Developing a robot used to involve gathering a host of complicated tools. Now, with the ROS (Robot Operating System) special framework, this is done for you so programming your own real-world robot is more accessible than ever.
Learning Outcomes
This three-day course offers you an understanding of Robot Operation System as a software integration tool for implementation of an industrial robot workcell. ROS is an open source platform that allows integration of software packages via a messaging framework and offers fundamental building blocks for developing robot applications. You will learn how to integrate robot control packages and simulate an industrial robot to carry out a pick-and-place operation.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 3 days
Time: 8am to 5pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
This course may be conducted online subject to Covid-19 guidelines.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
- Introduction to ROS (2 hrs)
- Basic Linux command (2 hrs)
- ROS master and ROS tools (2 hrs)
- Message and Topic (2 hrs)
- Nodes and Packages (2 hrs)
- Services and Parameters (2 hrs)
- Unified Robot Description Format (URDF) – (2 hrs)
- Robot Motion Control : MoveIt – (2 hrs)
- Setting up a simulated robot workcell (4 hrs)
- Robot Motion Planning Using RVIZ (2 hrs)
- Robot Motion Planning using C++ (2 hrs)
Trainer's Profile
Edwin Ho holds a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Mechanical and Production Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.
Edwin's research passion centres around industrial robots, autonomous systems, and computer vision, leading to the development of various robotic applications. Notably, he served as the principal investigator for a Decentralised GAP Funded project.
Since 2010, he has been a lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic's School of Engineering, teaching final year students about Unmanned Systems and industrial Robotics. Edwin also leads the Robotic Research and Innovation Centre, leveraging his expertise from prior roles focusing on Machine Design, Automation, and advanced mechatronic systems where precision motion control and nanometric actuated motions are key requirements. Edwin also teaches “ROS2 for industrial Robots” to short course CET learners and is a module leader for “Robot Operating System and Robot Applications” in Specialist Diploma for Robotic Engineering.
Certification
Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 1 Jul 2023 to 30 Sep 2024.
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
Enhanced training support for SMEs
For enhanced training support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders, please furnish the following documents to the course administrator to qualify for SSG funding:
Self-sponsored learner (**LTVP+): Copy of your green visit pass card, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
Co-sponsored learner (##LTVP+): Copy of valid and current Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM
GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024. As such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024. Please refer to our STEP portal for the updated fees. (Click on STEP)
Note:
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
- Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full course fee | $1079.10 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $323.73 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $125.73 |
| Singaporeans qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $125.73 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $323.73 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & ##LTVP+ qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $125.73 |
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $1079.10 |