TechnoMind | University Workshop Series Day 01
December 11, 2022 · 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM @ Online event
Description
“ TechnoMind ” is a project organized by the IEEE Industry Applications Society of SLTC Research University in collaboration with the Robotic and Rover Division of the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space Chapter of SLTC, to encourage the next generation of engineers and inventors. The whole event was categorized into three main events. University Workshop Series Competition Exhibition The TechnoMind University Workshop Series was organized to educate undergraduates, starting from the fundamentals of robotics to much more advanced topics. As the first phase of TechnoMind, the online workshop series mainly aimed towards undergraduates was organized by the IEEE IAS Student Branch Chapter of Sri Lanka Technological Campus collaborated with SEDS SLTC Robotics & Rover Division. The first day of the workshop series was held on the 11 th of December 2022 at 06.00 P.M on Zoom Video Conferencing covering the topic “ Robotic Control Systems”. The aim of the workshop was to provide the participants a detailed knowledge on the RC control systems and their applications. Prof. Chandimal Jayawardena, Dean of the Faculty of Computing at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), humbly accepted our invitation and joined as the Guest Speaker for the event. The main publicity strategy for TechnoMind was by sharing information via WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The registration process for the workshop series started on 04 th December 2022, a week before the first day of the workshop series. The online registration form was shared via the social media platforms and a registration count of over 300 registrations was recorded. Simultaneously, countdown emails and Google invitations were sent prior to the event. The Organizing Committee logged on to the meeting at 5.30 pm and all other participants were accepted into the Zoom meeting by the Co-Hosts at 6.00pm. The participants were welcomed by the moderators Mr. Kavindu Dedunupitiya and Ms. Nethulya Sooriyarachchi and were then provided a brief introduction about the project. The gathering was welcomed by the Co-Chair of TechnoMind Mr. Dishan Agalawatte. Following the introduction on the Guest Speaker . Prof. Chandimal Jayawardena by the moderator, the session was then handed over. The speaker provided an insightful session covering not only Robotic Controlling Systems but also the Robotic Middleware and Software Development for robotic applications. Furthermore, a well detailed explanation on trends in robot market was also provided. A Q&A session took place afterwards in which a few questions obtained via the Pigeonhole platform were answered. The Pigeonhole was chosen as it allows the attendees to compose questions, vote and engage with the interactive session. The questions which could not be attended due to time constraints were answered via the Pigeonhole platform afterwards. It was a great opportunity for the participants who interested in the competition and exhibition of TechnoMind, to get answers to their problems related to their robotic invention ideas. A specially designed plaque was handed to the Guest Speaker Prof. Chandimal Jayawardena as a Virtual Token of Appreciation.All participants were informed with regards to the workshops to come and the competitions and exhibitions. The session was concluded at 07.45pm. The session attracted 200+ participants on Zoom video conferencing including international attendees. Further feedback: “ A very helpful and interesting program. Hope we have more details on this project .” - S.V.D.Tharindi, Sri Lanka “ The session is very interesting ”. -Dennis Alcazarin, Philippines The session was an immense success and laid a strong benchmark for the workshop series.
Agenda
6.00 P.M - 6.05 P.M : Introductory video and Introduction about the project by Moderator. 6.05 P.M – 6.07 P.M : IAS & SEDS SLTC Introduction. 6.07 P.M - 6.10 P.M : Welcome speech by Co- Chairman of project TechnoMind. 6.10 P.M – 6.12 P.M : Workshop Series Introduction. 6.12 P.M – 6.13 P.M : Introduction about the Guest speaker by Moderator. 6.13 P.M – 7.15 P.M : Tutorial Session by the guest speaker Prof. Chandimal Jayawardena. 7.15 P.M – 7.40 P.M : Q&A Session 7.40 P.M – 7.42 P.M : Token of appreciation 7.42 P.M – 7.45 P.M : Exhibition and Competition announcement and End of the session.