Futures: Intermediate Robotics with JavaScript

Learn to program robots while learning the popular JavaScript language in order to prepare for the careers of the future.

 

We will start with a review of JavaScript, robotics, and DDE, and then explore the challenges of programming in the real world. Students will use the popular coding language JavaScript to write programs to make robots interact with the world in meaningful ways. Students will use OpenJSCAD to design and (optionally) print parts for robots. Students may also gain practical experience with hands-on activities including programming an Arduino compatible bot (materials fee). This class builds on the foundational skills acquired in Introduction to Robotics with JavaScript.

What You Will Learn

Students in Futures: Intermediate Robotics with JavaScript will:

• Prepare for future advances in robotics which may affect the economy and employment
• Learn how to use the Arduino IDE to reprogram the cardboard bot from the previous course
• Learn about robot positioning including forward and reverse kinematics
• Get an introduction to 3D modeling with JavaScript using OpenJSCAD
• Understand the implications of AI and concerns about its safety

Return to the Futures website here.

Course Number: CSE-90105
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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6/30/2024 - 7/20/2024

$350

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  181814

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Newton, James

  James Newton is a professional embedded-systems engineer specializing in robotics and data logging. Although James is self-taught and holds no degrees, his communications and collaborative skills have always led to meaningful employment and association. James’ deep love of making and teaching led him to join a small volunteer group that brought Maker Faires to San Diego starting in 2013. This Makers Guild has continued to provide James with an outlet for volunteer work, activities and events geared toward teaching people of all ages the technical skills required to make interesting things. James started with UC San Diego Extension in 2018 by teaching an introductory course for the Program Your Future program. He hopes to continue similar activities as time allows.

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• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 6/23/2024.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  6/30/2024 - 7/20/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.