Advanced Modern C++ for Robotics Course - C++

Master the basics of C++ for robot programming

Course Summary

Do you want to become a ROS Developer? If the answer is yes, then learning C++ is mandatory for you.

C++ is one of the most popular programming languages for robots, especially when working with industrial or non-educational robots.

In the C++ for Robotics course, you will master essential C++ knowledge to get started with ROS smoothly.

What you will learn

How to build C++ programs
How to create a library
Understand the Standard Template Library (STL) and how it can help you create better code
How to use C++ classes to optimize your code
Inheritance
Function overriding and function overloading
How to use pointers and references for optimal memory management
Templates and Lambda expressions
How to use threads to parallelize tasks in C++
How to deal with unexpected or exceptional errors in your code

Course Overview

Build tools

Understand the role of building systems and the whole process behind building your code

The STL Library

Learn about the Standard Template Library (STL) and how it can help you create better code

Modern C++ classes

Learn how to use C++ classes to optimize your code

Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Learn about more advanced topics related to Object Oriented Programming (OOP) such as inheritance or function overloading

Pointers and References

Deeply understand how to use pointers and references for optimal memory management

Templates and Lambda expressions

Learn about Templates and Lambda expressions using a hexapod robot

Concurrency (threads in C++)

How to use threads to parallelize tasks in C++

Exception handling

Learn about exception handling to properly tackle unexpected or exceptional errors

Teachers

Ricardo Tellez

Dreaming of a world where robots actually understand what they are doing. Developing the definitive tool that will make it happen.

Miguel Angel Rodriguez

Crashing engineering problems. Building solutions.

Roberto Zegers

PMP, B.Sc in Business Management. He loves all things robotics and is constantly exploring technology advancements evolving and shaping up the future of business.

Rupali Garewal

A passionate robotic engineer who loves to teach. My eclectic work includes building autonomous mobile robots, a snake robot in a search and rescue program, underwater rovers and devices to aid physically challenged to watch and navigate around smoothly.