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OctaveWorkshop on Programming&

Image Processing using GNU Octave


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About GNU Octave:GNU octave is the free open source alternative to MATLAB. It

is an emerging and vastly popular high-level language primarily intended for

numerical computations. You can perform linear, nonlinear and other numeric

experiments using a language most compatible with MATLAB. It has currently

found application in various cutting edge technologies such as parallel processing,

image processing, DSP, speech processing, supercomputing etc.

Why do I need Octave?

Octave provides tools for

image processing, speech

processing, simulation of real

life problems, etc. These areas

are experiencing continuous

research and development

and find application inmyriad industries. Image

processing is of particular

interests to the students, as

many of them base their

projects and research papers

on these subjects.

Advantages of Octave over MATLAB:

Open source software and hence requires no licensing. Matlab licensing feesrun into lakhs of rupees which is prohibitive for most institution.

Extremely small size ( less than 100MB) compared to Matlab (8GB) so you canrun it directly on a ARM board like Raspberry Pi for on board programing.

Continuous evolution with new packages and additional functions regularlyadded by various users.

Opportunity to develop additional functions.

Benefits of learning Image Processing:

Cutting edge branch of signal processing with variety of industrialapplications.

Create interesting projects such as RoboSoccer, Gesture recognition, FaceDetection.

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About the Workshop

At Inventrom we believe that one can grasp the concepts of a new language readily

through hands on programming. There is nothing like the exhilaration one gets from

successfully writing an error free code in a newly learnt language. Keeping this in

mind, we have designed the workshop to amalgamate basic theory sessions andunderstand the advanced applications through hands on programming sessions.

Separate sessions are dedicated to image processing as it is one of the most widely

used applications of Octave.

The one day workshop is summarized below:

Session 1

Theory, 30 minutes

Introduction to Octave

What is Octave? Why use it? Difference between Octave & Matlab Applications of Octave

Session 2

Practical, 30 minutes

Getting Started

Installation of octave on Linux/Mac Installing Octave on Windows using CygWin Importing Packages Installing Octave on Raspberry Pi

Session 3

Theory cum Practical, 30 minutes

Functions & Scripts Learning Linux commands Writing scripts in Octave Implementing functions in Octave

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Session 4


Matrix Manipulation

Handling Matrices Introduction to Variables & Operators Expression syntax

Session 5


Conditionals & Loops If/else statements Switch cases For/while loops

Lunch Break

Feast & Siesta, 60 minutes

Refuel yourselves for the final stretch

Session 6


Edge Detection

Commands for edge detection Application (Demonstration) Displaying shape of object

Session 7


Image Processing

Fundamentals Toolboxes available Image toolbox Detection of colors Localizing RGB

Session 8


Time to create some awesomeness (Projects)

Identifying color of object on camera Robot that follows color

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Hardware & Software to be used

Hardware

TechnoBotdesigned and developed by InventromSoftware

CygWin (Linux emulator) GNU Octave

Note: The different software modules required will be provided by us.

Pre-requisites for the attendees

Basic Knowledge of C Programming: If- else conditional, while, for, dowhile loops, functions.

Most importantly we hope to see a passion for programming and imageprocessing in particular, willingness to learn, and an inquisitive mind.


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About us

We are an electronic technology company with primary focus on

robotics and wireless devices. We believe that in todays times Robotics

is one of the most interesting ways to ease lifestyle and make the world a

better place. We want to make the world of Robotics more accessible and

useful to the common man. Our main focus is on the R&D of technology

that can inspire to invent.

We are a team of young engineers who have a passion for all stuff that

is geek and related to robotics and wireless technology. The most

commendable accolade for our research is the grant of patent No.

2581/MUM/2012 (Provisional) by Government of India for the Zazu

wireless programmerdesigned and developed by us. Besides this, our

highest selling product of all times is the TechnoBoard, an AtMega 32

based development board along with theWissapWireless sensor node.

We have to our credit an experience of four years in conducting

workshops at esteemed institutions such as IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani Goa

and Pilani Campus whereas our corporate clientele includes reputed

firms such as TCS, Chowgules etc. We have continuously received

overwhelmingly positive response from the students, hobbyist and

researchers by means of feedback and testimonials. As a part of our CSR,

we also have been conducting beginner sessions for school kids on

Robotics by going to various schools free of cost to spread the

knowledge of the same. We hope that this will amuse and inspire them

to work hard and complete their education successfully.

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For more information and to organise a workshop at your institute feel free to

write to us [email protected]

Pranav Pai Vernekar

Founder, Inventrom(+91) [email protected]

Postal Address:

Inventrom RoboticsC/o Pranav Pai Vernekar10, Gaspar Apartments

Near People's High SchoolMala, Panjim. Goa403001Phone: 0832-2433121

We look forward to meeting you at the workshop,

Team Inventrom

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