FZI Live
ROS Meetup in Karlsruhe
Exchange on current ROS topics | Event in English
On January 23, 2024, the first ROS Meetup will take place at the FZI. It offers space for exchanging current ROS topics and networking in an informal setting.
As a networking event, the ROS Meetup offers a platform to present ROS-related work in presentations of around 10 to 20 minutes, exchange ideas, and network with other ROS experts and people interested in ROS.
Agenda
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.:
Arrival and Coffee
1:30 – 1:50 p.m.:
Modular Scalable Autonomy – Advanced Robot Operations in Complex Scenarios
Tristan Schnell, FZI Research Center for Information Technology
Complex real-world use cases for mobile robots pose novel challenges for autonomous robots and teleoperation. We showcase our experiences, combining the advantages of both in a highly modular scalable autonomy framework for multiple demonstrations and challenges.
1:50 – 2:10 p.m.:
ML4GreenROS: A Machine Learning Approach for Optimizing the Energy Efficiency of Highly Configurable ROS Systems
Michel Albonico, UTFPR, Francisco Beltrão
Robotic systems must be energy-efficient to extend battery life and promote sustainable software. Tuning highly configurable systems like ROS (Robot Operating System) for energy efficiency is challenging, especially in dynamic environments. To address this, we propose a continuous learning approach using reinforcement learning. This method automatically adjusts ROS configurations in real time, trading off performance and energy efficiency.
2:10 – 2:30 p.m.:
Using Tensorflow inside a ROS 2-controller: A Case Study
Stefan Scherzinger, FZI Research Center for Information Technology
This presentation describes our approach to running a lightweight regression model inside a ROS 2 controller. Our use case is the generation of force-torque setpoints for an assembly task on a UR10e. We discuss relevant tools, techniques, and the implementation with Cartesian force control.
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.:
Coffee Break
2:45 – 2:55 p.m.:
Towards Formal Verification in ROS Using Model Checking
Christian Henkel, Bosch Research
The EU-funded project CONVINCE (https://convince-project.eu/) aims at providing tooling for the formal verification of robotics systems. This talk presents what and how we are currently planning to contribute to ROS with our toolchain for model checking.
2:55 – 3:15 p.m.:
Online Motion Planning with MoveIt 2
Sebastian Jahr, PickNik Robotics
This talk is about the reactive online motion planning capabilities of MoveIt 2: MoveIt Servo and the Hybrid Planning API. We will discuss the concepts of these two features, implementation, and applications.
3:15 – 3:25 p.m.:
TAF-BW: Enhancing Automated and Connected Driving through Smart Infrastructure
Albert Schotschneider, FZI Research Center for Information Technology
This talk gives an overview of the Test Area Autonomous Driving Baden-Württemberg (TAF BW) and its intelligent intersections in Karlsruhe with a focus on data processing and communication in the TAF BW.
3:25 – 3:35 p.m.:
CoCar NextGen: Everything you’ll Ever Need for Autonomous Driving
Sven Ochs, FZI Research Center for Information Technology
This talk gives an overview of the CoCar NextGen, the latest research vehicle for autonomous driving at the FZI.
3:35 – 3:45 p.m.:
Coffee Break
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.:
Guided Tour through the FZI Living Lab Service Robotics
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.:
Coffee and Networking
Registration and Contributions
Participation: Free registration by e-mail to timmermann@fzi.de.
Presentation: If you would like to contribute to the ROS Meetup with a presentation, please write a short e-mail with the title, two sentences about the content of the presentation, and the intended length of the presentation to timmermann@fzi.de.
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