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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Computer Vision for Robotics

  • Exploring the role of computer vision in robotic applications
  • Addressing key challenges in perception and visual understanding
  • Configuring the development environment with OpenCV and Python

Image Processing Fundamentals

  • Representing and manipulating digital images
  • Applying filtering, edge detection, and feature extraction techniques
  • Working with colour spaces and segmentation methods

Object Detection and Tracking with OpenCV

  • Identifying objects using classical algorithms (Haar cascades, HOG)
  • Tracking moving objects within video streams
  • Incorporating visual feedback into robotic system architectures

Deep Learning for Visual Perception

  • An overview of convolutional neural networks (CNNs)
  • Training and deploying object detection models
  • Utilising pre-trained architectures (YOLO, SSD, Faster R-CNN)

Sensor Fusion and Depth Perception

  • Combining camera data with LiDAR and ultrasonic sensor inputs
  • Estimating depth and performing 3D reconstruction
  • Enhancing obstacle avoidance and navigation through perception

Vision-Based Control and Decision Making

  • Applying computer vision to enhance robotic manipulation
  • Implementing visual servoing and closed-loop control mechanisms
  • Enabling autonomous decision-making driven by visual inputs

Deploying and Optimizing Vision Models

  • Implementing models on embedded systems and edge devices
  • Optimising inference performance for real-time operational requirements
  • Diagnosing issues and enhancing model accuracy

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental robotics concepts
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • A working knowledge of machine learning basics

Target Audience

  • Robotics engineers
  • Computer vision practitioners
  • Machine learning engineers

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