About

This is the first in a series of courses on building autonomous robots in which you'll explore computer vision software used by security cameras, robot vacuums, self-steering cars, etc.

You'll use the OpenCV software (Open Source Computer Vision Library) to build Python programs (a high-level programming language used in multiple fields). Open CV is a free, open-source software library that's a standard tool for computer vision and image processing. It's used by companies like Google, startups, and academic researchers to develop computer vision and deep learning applications.

Session 1: Setup development environment and run sample CV code.

Session 2: Detecting objects, people, and hand gestures.

Details

• All software used is open source and free. You'll need a laptop with a functioning camera running Windows 10/11, MacOS 10+, or Ubuntu 20+. The Tech Lab has a small amount of equipment available to borrow.
• There will be two lectures/coding sessions that last two hours over one week that will give participants a code base to learn computer vision. You'll be able to use follow-up Open Studios to help with specific projects.
• Google Classroom will be used for course delivery, course materials, and program sharing. You'll get links to prior to the start date.
• Skill level: Intermediate. Some experience with Python programming or other computer language needed.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.