HS Summer2018

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Schedule

Week 1: June 18-22 -- Introduction/background
Week 2: June 25-29 -- Building	Monday ROS joystick listener node created Changed hostname to bumbersnoot To do: Can micro-USB port be used for keyboard/mouse? Or powered USB hub to allow camera along with keyboard/mouse? Logs with timestamps, directories -- add SSD for mass storage Motors working Rough chassis assembled
Week 3: July 2-6	Programming Imitation learning test from tripod-mounted camera Camera on robot Jetson powered by battery
Week 4: July 9-13	Programming
Week 5: July 16-20	Teaching/learning
Week 6: July 23-27	Teaching/learning
Week 7: July 30-August 3	Write-up and presentation prep

Miscellaneous topics

• Deep neural networks
• Unity, ML-Agents
• Reinforcement learning, imitation learning
• Dynamixels
  • Dynamixel workbench
  • Servo spline sizes
• RealSense
• Jetson
  • Turtlebot3
  • Jetson hacks
  • Racecar
  • Birchfield drone trail following
  • DIY robot cars, MIT racecar
• OpenCV
• TensorFlow
• Obstacle avoidance, motion planning
• Trail following, Warthog
• C++ vs. C# vs. Java
• Linux

Parts

On hand

• Jetson TX2 dev kit
• RealSense D435 depth camera
• 4-port USB hub
• Robotis
  • 5 x XL-320 servo
  • Dream 2 kit (includes small rubber wheels)
  • 2 x Li-ion battery LB-041, 2 x charger LBB-041
  • 3 x Li-ion battery LB-040 (one more back-ordered), 2 x charger LBB-040
  • 2 x OpenCM9.04C controller board

Needed

• Jetson
  • Monitor, HDMI cable (expected 6/20)
  • Battery
  • Enclosure