ICT Summer Camps

ATU Galway-Mayo’s Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering are delighted to inform you that we are running the HEA funded ICT Summer Camps in June & July 2023. This initiative aims to encourage pre-Junior Certificate students to consider Computing as a viable choice for their future studies and careers.

The summer camp attracts a wide socio-economic demographic, many of whom are first generation third level attendees. We are familiar, empathetic, and experienced in assisting novice students with the challenges they face when entering a technological discipline – no prior knowledge is required for any aspects of the ICT Summer Camps.

Register here.

1. Game Development and Design

ATU Galway Campus 28th-30th of June 2023

Students will learn about game design and development, gaining hands on experience with developing and animating characters and game engines.

Indicative Schedule

Day 1:

Welcome and introductions.

Modelling a game character

Day 2:

 

Rigging and animating the character

Day 3:

 

Exporting the character to a game engine and setting up the level

Day 4:

 

Building an executable game to share with family and friends

 

2. Robodev Summer Camp

ATU Galway Campus 28th-30th of June 2023

With the help of our two academic tutors (2nd year undergraduate students) we will build, program and test a robotic car equipped with sensors and actuators.

 

Indicative Schedule  

Day 1:

  • Introductions, ATU logins.
  • What is a robot? Sensors, controllers, and actuators
  • Build the robot frame

Day 2:

 
  • Add sensors and actuators to the robot and discuss their role.
  • Coding the robot
  • Test and tweak the code.
  • Test run the robot in different modes: Obstacle avoidance; line tracking; FPV camera; Control the robot using the controller and/or smart phone.

 

Day 3:

 
  • College tours
  • Competitions & prizes
  • Free play
  • Group photos

 

3. Industrial Robot Programming Camp

Students will learn the basics of robotics, programming, and automation. They'll explore the components of the KUKA KR4 robot, program its movements, and understand safety protocols, and they will have the opportunity to simulate and visualize their robot's actions using KukaSim software.

By the end of the camp, students will have practical skills in operating the KUKA KR4 robot, experience with simulation software, and a solid foundation in industrial robotics, encouraging them to consider robotics and automation for future studies and careers.

 

Indicative Schedule  

Day 1:

Ice breaking workshop, ATU logins

History of Robotics, Industrial robot arm

Simulation first session

  • Software Environment
  • Moving the robot, coordinate system
  • Box program

Day 2:

Simulation Second Session

  • Add a tool.
  • Pick a cube.

Robot Cell

  • Move the robot from point to point.
  • Close open gripper
  • Safety Standards

Day 3:

Simulation Third Session

  • Code a program with different conditions
  • Delay
  • Loops

Robot Cell

  • Pick a pen program.
  • Create your own drawing

Day 4:

College tours

Finish the drawing program.

Group photo and conclusion

 

 

4. Digital Construction for Architecture and Engineering

The Digital Construction for Architecture and Engineering will introduce students to the world of Architecture and Architectural Technology through the use of Digital Construction and 3D modelling using the Autodesk suite of software. In addition, students will explore topics such as Laser Scanning, 3D Photogrammetry and Virtual Reality.

 

Indicative Schedule  

Day 1:

Introduction to 3D Modeling

Day 2:

3d Modeling Using Autodesk Rivet 

Day 3:

Laser Scanning and 3D Photogrammetry  

Day 4:

Virtual Reality, students explore their 3d Models in VR