EEE NSU Robotics and Automation Society Student Branch Chapter in collaboration with IEEE NSU Student Branch - INSB organized a creative and interactive workshop titled "ROBOCAMP: CRAFTING TOMORROW'S INNOVATORS" aimed at introducing the fundamentals of robotics at Dino’s Orphanage on October 5th, 2024. Dino’s Orphanage is part of the LEF (Love, Education, and Food) organization in Dhaka. Our workshop is designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence while offering a fun and engaging experience for all participants.

Robotics plays a crucial role in today's world by increasing efficiency and accuracy in industries. It brings innovative solutions in fields like healthcare, exploration, and education etc. Robotics also improves the quality of life through advanced technologies and creates a safer world for all. Our interactive workshop introduced the children to the basic components of robotics, including sensors, motors, and batteries—fundamental components of robots. They also learned the basics of robotics and gained hands-on experience on how to build a robot.

In today's interconnected world, Cyber-Physical-Social Systems (CPSS) are transforming how we interact with technology. These innovative systems enhance the efficiency and control of complex operations by enabling smart interactions between humans and machines within cyberspace. By seamlessly integrating sensing, communication, computation, and users across various domains, CPSS create a cohesive network that spans cyber, physical, and social realms. CPSS aren't just limited to Earth; they even extend to extraterrestrial outposts like space stations, showcasing their omnipresence and versatility. To delve into the realm of CPSS and their multifaceted aspects for future infrastructures and multimodal mobility, IEEE NSU Robotics and Automation Society Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with the IEEE NSU Student Branch, is organizing a seminar titled “Infrastructure Cyber-Physical-Social Systems: Next Frontiers”. Additionally, our speaker will spotlight his group’s endeavors in CPSS security, focusing on innovative approaches to detect and mitigate cyberattacks on software and hardware, and resiliency against such attacks. Later, students will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A session.

We are honored to have Dr. Mashrur “Ronnie” Chowdhury as our speaker. He is a professor in the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Automotive Engineering, the Eugene Douglas Mays Chair Professor, and an Associated Faculty member of the School of Computing at Clemson University. Dr. Chowdhury is the Founding Director of the USDOT National Center for Transportation Cybersecurity and Resiliency and the co-director of the Complex Systems, Analytics and Visualization Institute (CSAVI) at Clemson University. He also serves as the Associate Director of CR2C2. Dr. Chowdhury is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and an alumnus of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Frontiers of Engineering program. He is a member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Intelligent Transportation Systems and a registered professional engineer in Ohio. Previously, he served as an elected member of the IEEE ITS Society Board of Governors and is currently a senior member of the IEEE.

Join us for an enlightening event exploring Cyber-Physical-Social Systems and their potential to guide enthusiasts into this innovative field.

Path Planning is a very delicate and sophisticated problem in the field of robotics. A robot’s ability to map its way through a certain space can turn out to be a greater challenge than one might expect. One of the simplest versions of this is line following where a robot simply follows a certain line and can easily maneuver its way from one place to another. Line/Path following technology can be seen in various places. You’ll see that there are Line Following Robot competitions and its applications are seen in factories and warehouses like Amazon.

IEEE NSU Robotics and Automation Society SBC in collaboration with IEEE NSU Student Branch, has arranged an Automation Workshop titled “Workshop on Basic Line Follower Robot” where you will the fundamentals of how a Line Follower works and how to effectively use an IR sensor and control the motors to your liking using an H-bridge Motor Driver. Since its inception, IEEE NSU RAS SBC has striven to educate students, produce enthusiasts, and ensure that students have the opportunity to innovate, learn, and explore robotics and automation for them to become passionate about it. Therefore, IEEE NSU RAS SBC wants to empower the students through an interactive workshop on a very new yet fun aspect of automation. Through this workshop, the participants will receive hands-on experience in taking measurements using sensors, taking proper actions through automation, and also get an idea about how to start with this interesting and revolutionary field.

Topics that will be covered are as follows:
Introduction to Line Following Concept
Introduction to Arduino Nano
Introduction to Sensors
Digital Read and Digital Write
Analogue Read and Analogue Write
Sensor Reading
How to use an H-bridge Motor Driver

Note:
** Participants can form groups of a maximum of 3 members or can participate solo as well. Each participant has to complete registration and pay registration fees individually. Each group must have at least one set of equipment (link given below) and a fully charged laptop. Participants can purchase their own equipment or contact us if they are unable to do so.**

Contact details for equipment :
Md Tasbeer Ahmed
Secretary, IEEE NSU RAS SBC
Contact Info: 01775452647 (Whatsapp)

Robotics is swiftly expanding across various domains including medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation. Its applications range from self-driving vehicles to robotic arms, assembly lines, and autonomous drones. This multidisciplinary field encompasses expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and beyond. IEEE NSU Robotics and Automation Society Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with IEEE NSU Student Branch, is organizing a seminar titled “Towards Autonomy: A Short Introduction to the Building Blocks of Robotics” which will explore the fundamental building blocks of Robotics which is derived from the fields of mathematics, physics and computing. This session will also focus on how the recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence have paved the way for developing Intelligent Robots. Afterward, the students are going to have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A session.

It is our utmost pleasure to have Dr. Shahnewaz Siddique, an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North South University as the Speaker for this session. Dr. Siddique's interests are in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ideas to Robotics. Dr. Siddique completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. After finishing his undergraduate degree Dr. Siddique started working as an engineer. After a few informative years working in the industry, he returned to academia and completed a Master of Science degree in Computational Mathematics from Stanford University in California, USA. He also obtained a Master in Science degree in Aeronautics/Astronautics from the same institute. Later, Dr. Siddique completed his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Join us for an enlightening event aimed at guiding aspiring Robotics enthusiasts to embark on this trending field.