Robot Manipulation and Grasping with Deep Learning Training Course
Deep Learning for Robot Manipulation and Grasping is an advanced course that connects robotic control with cutting-edge machine learning techniques. Participants will investigate how deep learning can improve perception, motion planning, and dexterous grasping within robotic systems. Through theoretical foundations, simulations, and practical coding exercises, the course guides learners from perception-based control to end-to-end policy learning for manipulation tasks.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level professionals seeking to apply deep learning methods to achieve intelligent, adaptable, and precise robotic manipulation.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Develop perception models for object recognition and pose estimation.
- Train neural networks for grasp detection and motion planning.
- Integrate deep learning modules with robotic controllers using ROS 2.
- Simulate and evaluate grasping and manipulation strategies in virtual environments.
- Deploy and optimize learned models on real or simulated robotic arms.
Course Format
- Expert-led lectures and deep dives into algorithms.
- Hands-on coding and simulation exercises.
- Project-based implementation and testing.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Robotic Manipulation and Deep Learning
- Overview of manipulation tasks and system components
- Traditional vs. learning-based approaches
- Deep learning in perception, planning, and control
Perception for Manipulation
- Visual sensing and object detection for grasping
- 3D vision, depth sensing, and point cloud processing
- Training CNNs for object localization and segmentation
Grasp Planning and Detection
- Classical grasp planning algorithms
- Learning grasp poses from data and simulation
- Implementing grasp detection networks (e.g., GGCNN, Dex-Net)
Control and Motion Planning
- Inverse kinematics and trajectory generation
- Learning-based motion planning and imitation learning
- Reinforcement learning for manipulation control policies
Integration with ROS 2 and Simulation Environments
- Setting up ROS 2 nodes for perception and control
- Simulating robotic manipulators in Gazebo and Isaac Sim
- Integrating neural models for real-time control
End-to-End Learning for Manipulation
- Combining perception, policy, and control in unified networks
- Using demonstration data for supervised policy learning
- Domain adaptation between simulation and real hardware
Evaluation and Optimization
- Metrics for grasp success, stability, and precision
- Testing under varying conditions and disturbances
- Model compression and deployment on edge devices
Hands-on Project: Deep Learning-Based Robotic Grasping
- Designing a perception-to-action pipeline
- Training and testing a grasp detection model
- Integrating the model into a simulated robotic arm
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Strong understanding of robotics kinematics and dynamics
- Experience with Python and deep learning frameworks
- Familiarity with ROS or similar robotic middleware
Audience
- Robotics engineers developing intelligent manipulation systems
- Perception and control specialists working on grasping applications
- Researchers and advanced practitioners in robot learning and AI-based control
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Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.
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Course - Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Robotics
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