Introducing the new Automation & Autonomy Course

The energy industry is increasingly turning towards remote operations to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability while reducing costs. Autonomous robots are well-suited for supporting remote operations, as they can perform tasks in hazardous environments without human intervention. The Subsea Systems Institute (SSI) has developed an Automation and Autonomy course to promote autonomous robots in the energy sector. As a technical-focused course that aims to facilitate the integration of autonomous robots in various industry use cases, the course offers a comprehensive exploration of current autonomous technologies, describes how autonomy is realized, and demonstrates how the autonomous robot should be implemented.

Keep up with technology.

The course covers the theoretical principles and practical applications of autonomous technology. It is taught by industry experts specializing in developing autonomous robots and academic instructors with decades of experience in state-of-the-art robotics education.

Learn autonomous robot's proception and navigation.

Participants will learn about autonomous perception and navigation through simulation and hands-on practice. They will investigate how robots sense their surroundings and navigate using various sensors, including stereo cameras, lidar, and inertial measurement units.

Beginner-friendly for individuals without prior coding experience.

Participants in hands-on lab sessions learn to integrate sensors and actuators with the CPU, and program the robot using a beginner-friendly block-based programming language. This approach fosters computational thinking and comprehension of task management within robots.

Who should attend the Program?

This program is ideal for individuals in the energy sector.

·  Who are interested in autonomous robot technology but do not have a broad robotics background.

·  Who need to develop an integration plan for autonomous robots based on electrical and computer engineering knowledge.

·  Who implement, operate, or maintain autonomous systems and other automation systems.

Learning Objectives:

After successfully completing this course, participants should be able to:

·  Familiar with the principles of autonomy for autonomous robots, including knowledge of software and hardware across multiple disciplines.

·  Comprehend the resources and skills needed for autonomous robot deployment in the energy sector.

·  Understand the advantages and disadvantages of autonomous robots and use them correctly and safely.

Curriculum Structure:

·  October 27th and November 3rd, 8 AM to 4 PM

·  University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058

·  Facility visits of Nauticus Robotics, 17146 Feather Craft Ln #450, Webster, TX 77598

· Professional development hours and continuing education units available.

·  Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Tentative Schedule:  

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For further details, please reach out to wzuo@central.uh.edu