Type:- Robotics Competition & Series of Robotics Workshops

Organized by:- Thinklabs

Dates:-

First Regional Round
NIT Warangal, Technozion
Date: 26/09/09

The Finals to be held in Mumbai in April’10.

The venue of the Finals will be IIT Bombay

Problem statements

1. Regional

2. Final

In brief:-

RoboLiga in its very first edition is going to be huge and grand covering over 600 engineering colleges across India. It is expected to attract more than 2000 participants from different parts of the country.

RoboLiga’10 is a 2-tier event. The competition has 15 regional rounds and one finals in Mumbai. The regional rounds would take place at different locations including NIT’s and other prominent engineering colleges. The locations are chosen evenly such that students from different locale can participate with ease.

The top 3 teams from each regional round would qualify for the Finals in Mumbai.

To groom the students with the basics of robotics and embedded systems ThinkLABS plans to conduct 100 workshops across the country. The workshops not only will give them an edge over solving the problem statements but also help them realize the importance of robotics and embedded systems in present industrial world.

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Register for Workshop

Website:- http://www.roboliga.com/

Accommodation will be provided free of cost!!!

Type:- Robotics Workshop

Organized by:- Robosoft Systems

Dates:- September 19th-20th, 2009

Register:- http://www.robosoftsystems.co.in/backend/register.php

Venue:- Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology,

5th km stone,Delhi-Meerut road,

ghaziabad

Contacts:-

For any query and registration

Satbir Singh Hora (+91-9873216130)
Prashant Soni (+91-9911676547)

Anupam Gaurav (+91-9891952162)

Archit Kushwaha (+91-9540288493)

Pramath Kant(+91-9953410653)

Shubham Garg (+91-9953617979)

In brief:-

Robotics has come long way. Especially for mobile robots in the past, they were controlled by heavy, large and expensive systems that would not be carried and had to be link via cables. Today, however we can build small robots with numerous actuators and sensors that are control by inexpensive, small and light embedded computer system that are carried on-board. Also with the invent of cheaper wireless modules it has now become possible for multiple robots to communicate with each other and do a particular task also known as Swarm Robotics
Robosoft Systems ®brings to you Swarm Robotics © an intermediate robotics workshop designed & manufactured by Robosoft Systems ® . This workshop presents a unique combination of mobile robots, embedded system design and software programming. The main focus of this workshop is to introduce to the students various methods of communication that can be used to transfer data between multiple machines from based IR transceivers to high end 2.4 GHz frequency hopping based RF modules

Duration
It’s a two day workshop. In Swarm Robotics © , Engineering students who want opportunities to extend beyond learning theoretical concepts so as to transfer this knowledge into practical Robotics.

Who Should Attend?
Engineering students who want to gain an insight into autonomous robotics and wireless communication but don’t know where to start from. This workshop will cover everything from development of autonomous robots , wireless communication of a robot with a PC to wireless communication of multiple robots with each other to understand there surrounding environment cumulatively and do tasks together .

Skills Gained
After completing this workshop, you will be able to:

Design autonomous robots using various techniques

Target and optimize 8 bit microcontrollers by using Embedded C

Create and manage designs by using the Keil software design environment

Interface DC Motor, actuators etc.

Interface different sensor such as Line Following and Grid Solving Sensor etc.

Developing a Line Following Program

Grid Solving Techniques

Communicate with multiple machines using the 2.4 GHz RxTx wireless modules  developed especially for multi robot communication

Communicate with multiple machines using simple data transfers to packet based communication.

Registration Details
Participants have to register online in a team of 3-4 students.

The total payable amount (inclusive of kit) = INR 3800/‐ per team (incl. all taxes).

Mode of payment:‐
• DD should be made in favor of ‘Robosoft Systems’ payable at Mumbai.
• All the payment should be made before the start of the workshop

This cost includes:-

1 Swarm Robotics © Kit with 89C51 based control module & battery

2 day training program

CD content of Tutorials, Swarm Robotics © construction manual, resources, cool videos…and much more!!!

Swarm Robotics © 2 day course Certificate.

Swarm Robotics
+ © Kit Details

1 – Laser cut chassis.

2 – Light weight & rigid plastic wheels with metal bushing and Rubber Tires.

1 – 89c51 microcontroller based ISP development board with dual channel motor driver .

2 -  RxTx 2.4 GHz Wireless Transceiver Modules.

2 – DC motors

1 – 5 Sensor Grid Solving Module

1 – 9v battery.

Robot building tools, robot building lugs……and much more

CD with useful tutorial, videos and links.

Website:- http://www.robosoftsystems.co.in

http://www.robosoftsystems.co.in/backend/register.php

Type:- workshop

Organized by:- IIIT Hyderabad & UsabilityMatters.org

Dates:- October2nd-4th, 2009

Website:- http://www.techease.in/2009/

In Brief:-

What is TechEase?

TechEase is first ever workshop in India to bring together technology and design students to enable them look through each others’ perspective to understand Usability and User Interface Design, and help them design the most user friendly interfaces for applications and devices we use in day-to-day life. 

What is Usability & UI Design?

Usability is all about doing the best designs for user interfaces of computers, appliances, mobile communication devices, software applications, and websites, so that users are able to enjoy their experience and interaction with such devices.

The primary notion of usability and user interface design is that an object designed with a generalized users’ psychology and physiology in mind is, for example:

        More efficient to use—it takes less time to accomplish a particular task

        Easier to learn—operation can be learned by observing the object

        More satisfying to use

Why should students attend?

Speakers are some of the world class experts from Microsoft, Cordys, Convergys, etc.

Participants will leave with exciting new ideas, practical to-do lists, and the knowledge to create better designs! 

Who should attend?

Students in the final or pre-final year of engineering, architecture, or design.

Interested industry professionals too are welcome. 

The Organising Committe:

The Techease 09 ; the first of its kind National Workshop for Students On Usability and User Interface Design is jointly being organised by IIITH and UMO – Usabilitymatters.Org

Type:- Robotics Workshop

Organized By:- IIT, Bombay

Website:- http://techfest.org/initiatives/nexus/

Dates:-

North Zone – Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi

On 22^ndAugust, 2009

Central Zone – Medi-Caps Institute of Technology and Management, Indore

22^nd August, 2009

West Zone – Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai

Workshop date: 22^nd August, 2009

Workshop venue: IIT Bombay, Mumbai

Workshop date: 29^th August, 2009

Workshop venue: MIT, Pune

East Zone – National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela

On 29^th August, 2009

South Zone – National Institute of Technology Calicut, Calicut

On 12^th October, 2009

register here

In Brief:-

NEXUS includes two day workshops conceptualized around Wireless Communication between Robots at various centers around the country. The participants will learn about emerging technologies like Wireless Communication, Swarm Robotics and Microcontroller Programming in this workshop. Along with this, the participants will also be able to build an Autonomous Grid-solving Robot. This two day workshop will cover various practical activities along with the theoretical concepts covered throughout the sessions. The activities will be performed with the programmable research platform specially designed by TRI. This platform includes a wireless communication module, microcontroller based board, programming tools, sensors, actuators. We believe the practical activities will enrich the Embedded C programming, PC hardware interfacing skills of the participants. Attending this workshop will drive your instinct to deliver in the domain of robotics and wireless communication

Prerequisites:

Other than an understanding of Simple C, we expect nothing from the participants except enthusiasm.
The content of this workshop and its depth caters extremely well to both new comers as well as the more experienced Robotic enthusiasts.

The workshop will cover following topics in two days:

• AVR series Microcontrollers
• Programming
• Sensors
• Actuators
• Motor drivers
• Wireless communication
• Working with CC2500 Wireless Transceiver module

The cost of the workshop includes:

• Programmable Robotics platform (iBoard AVR mini)
• Pre and post workshop hand outs and training material
• Training fee
• Participation certificate

This will be accompanied by a detailed manual of the Programmable robotics platform. This platform is useful in building various applications like Swarm Robots, PC control robots, Grid solving robot, line following robot, etc.

The cost of the workshop is Rs. 3350/- per team .
The maximum number of participants per team is 4.
An optional amount of Rs. 500/- will be charged over the base amount for participants choosing to take back the mechanical components of the kit.

The workshop is conducted for two consecutive days in 4 sessions, each session being 4 hour long. Each session time is equally distributed in theory accompanied by practical activities.

Register here

Type:- Workshop

Organized by:- IIT, Kanpur

Dates:- 26th-28th October 2009

Website:- http://www.iitk.ac.in/infocell/announce/indous2/

In Brief:-

The field of System of Systems is an interdisciplinary area that brings various fields from aerospace to robotics and power systems to management closer to each other. This field provides an opportunity to become conversant with many research areas through the language of system of systems. With the advancement of technology, we are confronted with very large scale systems involving multiple disciplines such as sensor networks, collaborative robotics, Power-grid, city traffic and airport operation. This Indo-US workshop will provide unique opportunity where experts from both countries will share and decipher research expertise to broaden the scope of system of systems studies. This proposal has been an outcome of collaborative venture between IIT Kanpur and University of Texas, San Antonio in this very field. It is proposed to start an Indo-US consortium on System of Systems during the workshop so that further collaboration between Indian and US Universities can be continued.

Cooperative robotics, Power grids, sensor networks, networked-robotics, and many other multi-agent systems are emerging examples of system of systems that require a specific treatment in terms of architecture, stability analysis, control, communication and coordination. Significant research work has already taken place in UTSA to demonstrate system of systems in robotic systems working on land, water and air. Some interesting works are being performed at IIT Kanpur in cooperative manipulator control, mobile robotics and power systems. Recently, there has been a growing interest in a class of complex systems whose constituents are themselves complex. Performance optimization, robustness and reliability among an emerging group of heterogeneous systems in order to realize a common goal has become the focus of various applications including military, security, aerospace, space, manufacturing, service industry, environmental systems, disaster management, to name a few. There is an increasing interest in achieving synergy between these independent systems to achieve the desired overall system performance. In the literature, researchers have addressed the issue of coordination and interoperability in a System of Systems perspective. Systems of Systems technology is believed to more effectively implement and analyze large, complex, independent, and heterogeneous systems working (or made to work) cooperatively. The main thrust behind the desire to view the systems as a System of Systems is to obtain higher capabilities and performance than would be possible with a traditional systemic view. Thus this Indo-US workshop will deliberate upon some representative System of Systems applications that are relevant both to US and India. Specifically experts from US and India will discuss on topics such as Cooperative Robotics, Power Grid, Sensor Networks, Healthcare Systems, Manufacturing and Airport operation from a System of Systems perspective.

Type:- Short Term Course

Dates:- 31st august- 05th september 2009

Organized by:- IIT, Kharagpur

Website:- http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/news/showannouncedescr.php?newsid=377

In Brief:-

The summer school on Recent Advances in Human Resource Management is a practical and Interactive Workshop aimed to develop an understanding of latest concepts in HRM like Competency Mapping & Development, Knowledge management, Intellectual capital management, HR Audit and Accounting and the Performance Management System that will help Faculty and parishioners of HR to implement it effectively in their organizations.

The course is fully sponsored by MHRD/AICTE under the staff development programme. It does not require a Course fee to be paid by the participants. It is open for teachers of Engineering or Management Institutions or the Management departments of an Engineering Institution approved by AICTE.

The form needs to be filled by the participant and endorsed by HOD or similar supervising authority. A hard-copy filled-in form is necessary before the participant joins the course; however, because of shortage of time, an advance copy as an attachment to the e-mail address of the Coordinator can be sent

This summer school will develop knowledge in the areas of Competency Mapping, Competency Development, KM, Learning organization, intellectual capital management, coaching, mentoring and counseling skills and the Performance Management System. It will train faculty and professional on how to enhance their knowledge and skill using recognized tools. Workshop focuses on various Tools, cases, simulated exercises Like Balanced Score Card, Performance Analysis Tools etc.

Course Design

Managing and developing human resources is critical to any organization’s performance. Most organizations assert that human resource is the most valuable asset as it can provide them sustainable competitive advantage. This course offers practical hands on approach to develop human resources, conveying concepts through a combination of theory, cases, examples, and skill building exercises. It will provide a comprehensive review and understanding of latest trends in HRD that can better equip managers to effectively develop human resources.

Programme Outline

1. Strategic HRM: Systems and challenges
2. Performance management systems
3. Knowledge management and learning organizations
4. Talent management
5. Management of intellectual capital
6. Coaching and mentoring
7. Employee counselling
8. Career planning and development
9. Competency mapping
10. Interpersonal communication & Effective communication
11. Time management

Coordinator

All communications should be addressed to
Prof. K B L Srivastava
Coordinator
SDP on Recent Advances in Human Resource Management
Dept of HSS, IIT Kharagpur, W.B. Pin: 721 302.
Tel: 03222-283624 (o), 03222-283625 (R)
Fax:03222-255303/282270
Email: kbls@hss.iitkgp.ernet.in; kailashblsrivastava@gmail.com

Dates:- October 6th, 2009  

Website:- http://www.artist-embedded.org/artist/ACES-MB-09.html

Venue:- Denver, Colorado, USA

Motivation

The development of embedded systems with real-time and other critical constraints raises distinctive problems. In particular, development teams have to make very specific architectural choices and handle key non-functional constraints related to, for example, real-time deadlines and to platform parameters like energy consumption or memory footprint. In this context, the last few years have seen an increased interest in using model-based engineering (MBE) techniques. MBE techniques are interesting and promising for the following reasons: They allow to capture dedicated architectural and non-functional information in precise (and even formal) domain-specific models, and they support a layered construction of systems, in which the (platform independent) functional aspects are kept separate from architectural and non-functional (platform specific) aspects, where the final system is obtained by combining these aspects later using model transformations.

Objective

The objective of this workshop is to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in model-based software engineering for real-time embedded systems. We are seeking contributions relating to this subject at different levels, from modelling languages and semantics to concrete application experiments, from model analysis techniques to model-based implementation and deployment. Given the criticality of the application domain, we particularly focus on model-based approaches yielding efficient and provably correct designs. Concerning models and languages, we welcome contributions presenting novel modelling approaches as well as contributions evaluating existing ones.

Dates:-   15th,October 2009.

Website:-  http://www.artist-embedded.org/artist/WESE-09.html

Venue:- Grenoble, France

About:-

Embedded systems is a multidisciplinary field, requiring skills from control and signal processing theory, electronics, computer engineering and science, telecommunication, etc., as well as application domain knowledge. Demand for embedded systems engineers has motivated a growing interest in the question of educating specialists in this domain. As embedded system designs grow more complex and the time to market diminishes, quality embedded systems education becomes more and more important. This fourth workshop on the subject aims to bring researchers, educators, and industrial representatives together to assess needs and share design, research, and experiences in embedded systems education.

Topics and Focus

Particular topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Industrial needs regarding embedded systems education
• Embedded systems curricular design and implementation
• Control and signal processing issues
• Computer science issues
• Real-time computing issues
• Distributed systems issues
• Architecture and design issues
• Hardware/software co-design
• Hands-on experiences and labs
• Teaching embedded systems

Venue:-  Denver, Colorado (USA)

Dates:- October 4-9, 2009 

Website:- http://avalon.aut.bme.hu/mpm09/abstract.html

About:-

Computational modeling has become the norm in industry to remain competitive and be successful. As such, Model- Based Design of embedded software has enterprise-wise implications and modeling is not limited to isolated uses by a single engineer or team. Instead, it has reached a proliferation much akin to large software design, with requirements for infrastructure support such as version control, configuration management, and automated processing.
The comprehensive use of models in design has created a set of challenges beyond that of supporting one isolated design task. In particular, the need to combine, couple, and integrate models at different levels of abstraction and in different formalisms is posing a set of specific problems that the field of Computer Automated Multiparadigm Modeling (CAMPaM) is aiming to address.
The essential element of multiparadigm modeling is the use of explicit models throughout. This leads to a framework with models to represent the syntax of formalisms used for modeling, models of the transformations that represent the operational semantics, as well as model-to-model transformations for inter-formalism transformation. These models are then used to facilitate generative tasks in a language engineering, such as evolving a domain specific modeling formalism as its requirements change, but also in a tool engineering space, such as automatic generation of integrated development environments. Moreover, given an explicit model of a model transformation allows analyses such as termination characteristics, consistency, and determinism.

TYPE:- WORKSHOP ON LINUX
ORGANIZED AT:- IIT DELHI (BHARTI SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION)

DATE:- 18tH APRIL 2009

WEBSITE:- http://lug-iitd.org/9th_LUG@IITD_Workshop_cum_Open_House_2009

About the Event

This event shall be from 9 to 5 pm.

Venue: IIA-101 Bharti Building, IIT Delhi

S.No.	Timing	Topic Name	Speakers/Volunteers for task
1	0900-0945h	Linux for Grownups	Phanikanth, Raga Naresh Kr, Manoj Kr Baratam
2	0945h-1000h	Shell programming tips and tricks	Phanikanth
3	1000h-1015h	Using OpenOffice	Major Velmurugan
4	1015h-1100h	Linux for School	Kiran, Gajendra
5	1100h-1115h	Setting wireless/ethernet interface using Commandline	Naresh Babu
6	1115h-1135h	Debian Tips N Tricks	Gajendra
7	1135h-1155h	Vi	Ankit Malik
8	1155h-1215h	Octave	Naveen Alle
9	1215h-1345h	RevolutionOS – Movie on Evolution of FOSS	Gajendra
10	1345h-1400h	Audio File Management	Gajendra
11	1400h-1445h	Linux for Schools(Repeat)	Kiran
12	1445h-1500h	Using VirtualBox: How to get XP in Linux and more?	Gajendra
13	1500h-1545h	Linux for Grownups(Repeat)	Phanikanth, Raga Naresh Kr, Manoj Kr Baratam
14	1545h-1600h	Cracking Windows Passwords Using ophcrack	Gajendra
15	1600h-1610h	Video Editing using ffmpeg	Gajendra
16	1610h-1625h	Boot problem Debugging Tips N Tricks	Srinivas
17	1625h-1635h	Wine: Using windows programs on Linux	Gajendra
18	1635h-1700h	Latex for making presentations and IEEE papers with Kile IDE	Aanal D Jhala, Supriya Das