Robotics Training in Waterloo

Practical Rapid Prototyping for Robotics with ROS 2 & Docker is a hands-on course designed to help developers build, test, and deploy robotic applications efficiently. Participants will learn how to containerize robotics environments, integrate ROS 2 packages, and prototype modular robotic systems using Docker for reproducibility and scalability. The course emphasizes agility, version control, and collaboration practices suitable for early-stage development and innovation teams.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to accelerate robotics development workflows using ROS 2 and Docker.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a ROS 2 development environment within Docker containers.
• Develop and test robotic prototypes in modular, reproducible setups.
• Use simulation tools to validate system behavior before hardware deployment.
• Collaborate effectively using containerized robotics projects.
• Apply continuous integration and deployment concepts in robotics pipelines.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises with ROS 2 and Docker environments.
• Mini-projects focused on real-world robotic applications.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Waterloo (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level engineers and technicians who wish to learn how to program, operate, and optimize Fanuc and Epson robotic systems for industrial applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and functionalities of Fanuc and Epson robots.
• Program robot movements, logic, and sensor integrations.
• Implement safety protocols and troubleshooting techniques.
• Optimize robotic workflows for improved efficiency.

FIFISH V6 Expert is a professional-grade underwater remotely operated vehicle designed for inspection, exploration, and submerged structure assessment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level technical staff who wish to operate and maneuver the FIFISH V6 Expert safely and effectively during underwater inspections.

By completing this training, learners will gain the capability to:

• Configure, calibrate, and maintain the FIFISH V6 Expert system.
• Pilot the ROV in open water and confined underwater environments.
• Conduct submerged structural inspection tasks using onboard sensors and tools.
• Capture, manage, and analyze underwater video and data.

Format of the Course

• Instructor-guided demonstrations and practical briefings.
• Hands-on exercises using real equipment or simulator environments.
• Field operation practice with supervised piloting scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• Training content can be adapted to specific inspection environments, mission profiles, or operator competency requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in Waterloo (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level marine engineers and technicians, and offshore operations personnel who wish to gain proficiency in operating and maintaining ROVs for underwater tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the history, types, and applications of ROVs.
• Identify and explain the components and systems of an ROV.
• Navigate and communicate effectively with ROVs underwater.
• Pilot ROVs with precision in various underwater scenarios.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot common issues.
• Apply safety protocols during underwater operations.

This instructor-led, live training in Waterloo (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level robotics engineers who wish to thoroughly understand operating and programming the ABB IRB 2600ID robot for welding tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how robotics is applied in welding.
• Develop proficiency in programming the ABB IRB 2600ID robot for various welding tasks.
• Learn to safely and effectively operate the ABB IRB 2600ID robot.
• Understand the safety standards and procedures relevant to robotic welding operations.

The Evo Max 4T is a professional-grade drone designed for advanced aerial operations, inspections, and data collection.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level operators who wish to safely and effectively use the Evo Max 4T for professional applications and prepare for official certification.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the technical specifications and operation of the Evo Max 4T drone.
• Apply operational safety procedures in aerial activities.
• Comply with current AAC and local drone regulations.
• Implement best practices for efficient and safe drone operations.
• Prepare for certification/licensing through theoretical and practical training.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on practice with drone equipment and simulators.
• Practical exercises and real flight scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Drones and photogrammetry are now essential tools in high-precision infrastructure supervision. With the integration of advanced geodesy principles, real-time modeling, and high-accuracy drone mapping, professionals can achieve deeper insight, accuracy, and productivity in construction environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level professionals who wish to apply advanced drone and photogrammetry workflows, including geodetic controls and high-precision mapping techniques, to complex infrastructure projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply advanced photogrammetric methods including RTK/PPK workflows and ground control calibration.
• Integrate geodetic reference systems and projections for large-scale infrastructure sites.
• Design precision flight missions tailored to complex terrain and infrastructure geometry.
• Analyze photogrammetry data with GIS software for structural health, deformation, and compliance tracking.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Advanced exercises and real-world case studies.
• Hands-on implementation with drone data and modeling tools.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Waterloo (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to learn how to use drones and photogrammetry techniques for infrastructure supervision in construction projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of drones and photogrammetry.
• Develop and execute drone flight plans for construction sites.
• Perform photogrammetry tracking and create detailed maps and 3D models.
• Use photogrammetry data for infrastructure supervision and issue detection.
• Apply drone technology to improve construction site safety and efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Waterloo (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level and potentially advanced-level robotics developers who wish to learn how to use ROS to program mobile robots using Python.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment that includes ROS, Python, and a mobile robot platform.
• Create and run ROS nodes, topics, services, and actions using Python.
• Use ROS tools and utilities to monitor and debug ROS applications.
• Use ROS packages and libraries to perform common tasks for mobile robots.
• Integrate ROS with other frameworks and tools.
• Troubleshooting and debugging ROS applications.

 Natural Language Processing transforms raw text into actionable intelligence, enabling machines to comprehend human communication. Explores fundamental techniques spanning corpus analysis, sentence structure parsing, text preprocessing pipelines, and dimensionality reduction through SVD and NMF methods. Guides participants through practical implementations of document clustering, topic modelling, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and Latent Dirichlet Allocation using Python. Equips practitioners to build intelligent text analytics systems for automated content classification and search.

In this instructor-led, live training in Waterloo, participants will learn how to start using ROS for their robotics projects through the use of robotics visualization and simulation tools.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of ROS.
• Learn how to create a basic robotics project using ROS.
• Learn how to use different tools for robotics including simulation and visualization tools.