Robot Arm and Camera Calibration
Date: October 8, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Makerspace A, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
The Robot Operating System (ROS) (https://www.ros.org/) is a set of open-sourced software libraries and tools that help you build robot applications. From drivers to state-of-the-art algorithms, and with powerful developer tools, ROS has what you need for your next robotics project. ROS is de facto industrial standard for developing system for robots. It is important to everyone who wants to work in the field of robotics.
This workshop aims to give students hands-on experience with hand-eye calibration techniques. Topics include eye-to-hand and eye-in-hand calibration methods, basic matrix transformations, the use of RealSense depth cameras and projection method.
Date: October 8, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Makerspace A, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of transformation in robotics
- Understand the principles of hand-eye calibration
- Be able complete hand-eye calibration for a 4DOF robotic arm
Prerequisites:
- It is suggested to bring your laptop, and please read the arm control learning materials before the workshop!
Materials Provided (per group)
- Dobot Magician x1
- D405 Camera and camera stand x1
- M8 Screws x5
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
|
Overview of the workshop and introduction of some basic concepts of robotic arms |
10 mins |
|
Use python codes to program a robot arm |
30 mins |
|
Introduction to hand-eye calibration for coordinating robotic arms and cameras |
10 mins |
|
Practice of hand-eye calibration |
30 mins |
|
Object recognition by colors and practice |
20 mins |
|
Wrap Up |
10 mins |
