Publication date : 08/06/2024

Course : Robotics, state of the art

Seminar - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. ROB
Price : 1850 € E.T.

Robotics, state of the art




Robotics has become a veritable convergence point for hardware, software, embedded systems and Artificial Intelligence. From its history to current and future applications, this seminar will enable you to grasp all the challenges and opportunities of this booming world.


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Disponible en anglais, à la demande

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  2d - 14h00
1850 € E.T.




Robotics has become a veritable convergence point for hardware, software, embedded systems and Artificial Intelligence. From its history to current and future applications, this seminar will enable you to grasp all the challenges and opportunities of this booming world.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
A better definition of the field of robotics
Identify its uses: service, industrial, medical, civil, military, home automation, cobotics, augmented human, IoT...
Discover its ecosystem, architectures, possibilities and limits
Define the resources required for your robotics project
Better identify markets, challenges and future developments in robotics

Intended audience
Business and new technology decision-makers looking for an overview of robotics and project opportunities.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Course schedule

1
Culture, history and definitions

  • Myths, cultures and legends linked to robotics.
  • The evolution of robotics from the first tool to the electronic age.
  • Industrial Revolution: invention of the steam engine.
  • Automata, animal-machine, Pascaline, Babbage machine...
  • Military creations: Cold War, spy and combat robots.
  • Video games: culture "mechas", simulators and Serious Game robotics.
  • Systemic, scientific, mathematical and IT approach.
  • Definitions influenced by history, culture, usage and marketing.
  • Definitions by sector, environment, composition...
  • Beliefs and perceptions of the world of robotics.

2
Markets, jobs and uses

  • Global, European and French markets.
  • Robotics market for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Market projections: Smart City, industry of the future...
  • Market by sector: Internet of Things, industrial robotics, service, leisure...
  • Robotization of the job market: new jobs in digital technology and robotics.
  • Job change: robotization versus unemployment.
  • Robotics applications: service, industry, Internet of Things (IoT), home automation, cobotics...
  • Robotics in the world of entertainment, cinema and leisure.

3
Equipment and materials

  • The mechanics, physics and structure of a robot.
  • Materials: PLA, ABS, PVC, steel, nylon, kevlar, natural...
  • Study the best ratio: weight, price, resistance/life expectancy...
  • Electronic and electrical composition.
  • Sensors: brightness, gyroscope, RFID, camera...
  • Motors: servomotors, DC motors, stepper motors...
  • Microcontrollers and processors
  • Power supply: mains, batteries, green energy

4
Software and Artificial Intelligence

  • Programming languages and robotics.
  • Software environment: frameworks and APIs.
  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data in robotics.
  • Optical illusions for robots.
  • Example of BeepAI.
  • Voice recognition: natural language, chatbot, voice to action.
  • Motion and object detection (face, posture, emotions, QR-Codes...).
  • 2D/3D/4D cartography and spatialization: finding your bearings in space.
  • Programming examples and demonstrations.

5
Design and toolbox

  • Hardware and software toolbox for robotics projects.
  • From idea to prototyping: drawings, 2D/3D diagrams.
  • From classic tools to the latest prototyping tools.
  • Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, milling machines...
  • Tests: performance, wear, safety...
  • Virtual robotics: prototyping, electronics and virtual robots.
  • Maintenance, modularity and rapid repairs.
  • Resources and examples of Open Source projects.

6
Architecture, ecosystem and communication

  • Means of communication: Bluetooth, WiFi, LiFi, infrared...
  • Cellular robotics: 3G/4G/5G.
  • Internet communication protocols and standards.
  • Robotics standards: operating systems, communication...
  • Example of robotic and home automation architecture.

7
Legislation, standards, ethics and safety

  • Autonomous cars, drones, quadcopters and regulations.
  • Data, Big Data, RGPD and CNIL.
  • Copyrights, patents and robotic creations.
  • Ethical issues: accidents, moral dilemmas.
  • Digital sovereignty and robotics.
  • Legislation, directives, standards "robotics".
  • Artificial intelligence, robotics and ethical and moral issues.
  • Electrical safety: beware of electrocution!
  • Computer security and robotic hacking.
  • Special case of cobotics: synergy between man and machine.

8
The place of man and the future of robotics

  • Human brain versus Artificial Intelligence.
  • Famous artificial adversaries: Deep Blue, AlphaGo, AlphaZero...
  • Anthropomorphism and [[Uncanny valley]].
  • Robotics, emotions and psychology: from surveillance robot to therapy robot.
  • From replaced man to assisted or augmented man.
  • Implants: cochlear, retinal, cerebral.
  • Industry of the future, Smart Cities, autonomous transport.
  • Tomorrow's materials, equipment and processors.
  • Quantum Artificial Intelligence and robotics of the future.


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2026 : 12 Mar., 18 June, 1 Oct., 17 Dec.

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