Basic Robot Operating System (ROS) for Beginners

Topic 1 Introduction to ROS

• What is ROS
• Why ROS ?
• ROS Applications and Eco Systems
• ROS Installation on Ubuntu
• ROS Master

Topic 2 ROS Packages & Nodes

• ROS Workspace & catkin
• Create a Catkin Workspace
• Create a Package
• Install a Package
• ROS Nodes
• ROS Launch

Topic 3 ROS Topics, Services & Actions

• ROS Topics and Messages
• Publishers and Subscribers
• ROS Services
• ROS Actions

Topic 4 ROS Bags

• What is a ROSBag
• Record and Playback a ROSBag
• Visualize ROSBag with RViz

Topic 5 TF and URDF

• What is Transformation System (TF)
• TF Tools
• What is Unified Robotics Description Format (URDF)
• URDF File Format
• Create a URDF File

Prerequisite:

This course is for beginners. No prior programming is required. However, we recommend to know some basic knowledge on Linux below

• Linux for Beginners

Hardware and Software Requirement

• Please install VirtualBox, Ubuntu and ROS on the link below 
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIM7l3B88z2loMlsakQKAs2ATT-7aKas/view?usp=sharing

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Robotics Engineer
• ROS Developer
• Automation Engineer
• Robotics System Integrator
• Robotics Researcher
• Autonomous Vehicle Engineer
• Drone Systems Developer
• Robotic Manipulation Specialist
• AI & Robotics Developer
• Embedded Systems Engineer (with robotics focus)
• Machine Vision Engineer
• Mechatronics Engineer
• Industrial Robot Programmer
• Robot Simulation Specialist
• IoT Engineer (with robotics applications).

Faris Zaini: Faris Zaini had an experience as Project Engineer more then two years with a demonstrated history of working in the site contractor and engineering. Skilled in Troubleshooting , electrical & electronic, electrical services & maintenance, Automation. extra qualification in engineering professional with a bachelor engineering technology industrial automation and robotics focused on Mechatronics, Robotics, Programming and Automation Engineering from Unikl Malaysia France Institute.