Luca Pascarella: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023

Name	Dr. Luca Pascarella
Address	Zentr. f. projektbasiertes Lernen ETH Zürich, ETF F 108 Sternwartstrasse 7 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
E-mail	luca.pascarella@pbl.ee.ethz.ch
URL	https://lucapascarella.com/
Department	Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
227-0085-48L	P&S: Introduction to Program Nao Robots for Robocup Competition Course can only be registered for once. A repeatedly registration in a later semester is not chargeable.	3 credits	3P	M. Magno, L. Pascarella
Abstract	The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.
Learning objective	Programming Robots – Sensors- Humanoid Robot. NAO robots from Softbank are the leading humanoid robot being used in research and education worldwide. Robotics is the fastest growing and most advanced technology used in education and research. The main goal of this course is to introduce and allowing the students to learn how to program an NAO humanoid robot to make him walk, talking, watching objects understanding the human, and reacting to external input. The Nao Robots used in this course are equipped with many sensors: Tactile Sensors, Ultrasonic sensors, A Gyro, An Accelerometer, Force Sensors, Infrared sensors, 2 HD Cameras, 4 Microphones, and high accuracy digital encoders on each joint. It has two processors on board: an Intel Atom 1.6Ghz (The main computer includes SSD drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, and wired network) and an additional ARM-9 processor in its chest. The course will introduce the software package and the full SDK and API. The students will learn how to program ( mainly in C and Phyton) the robot to access the full functionality. To improve the hands-on skills of students the course will end with a 5 weeks project where the students in the group will compete in a small soccer game where the robots will play the game following and kicking a red ball. It is not requested any previous knowledge but programming skills are a plus. The course will be taught in English and organized by the new Project-based Learning center.