Robotics Engineers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

• Bar code reader equipment (Bar code readers)
• Desktop computers
• Digital camcorders or video cameras (Digital video cameras)
• Signal generators (Function generators)
• Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
• Scanners (Laser scanners)
• Multimeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Microcontrollers (Programmable logic controllers PLC)
• Signal conditioners
• Sonars (Sonar rings)
• Force or torque sensors (Torque meters)
• Camera based vision systems for automated data collection (Vision systems)
• Soldering irons or guns (Welding gun torches)

Technologies Include:

• Analytical or scientific software

• Gazebo
• GRASPIT!
• Image processors
• Laboratory information management system LIMS software
• Stage
• The MathWorks MATLAB

• Application server software

• Player

• Compiler and decompiler software

• Compilers

• Computer aided design CAD software

• Autodesk AutoCAD software
• Dassault Systemes SolidWorks software
• Robotics Academy ROBOTC
• UsyCams

• Development environment software

• C
• Haskell
• List processing language LISP

• File versioning software

• Concurrent Versions Systems
• Version control software

• Industrial control software

• Rockwell RSLogix

• Object or component oriented development software

• C++
• Python

• Operating system software

• Linux
• Microsoft Windows
• Silicon Graphics IRIX
• UNIX
• Wind River Systems VxWorks

• Program testing software

• Debuggers
• Profilers

• Video creation and editing software

• Video digitizers

• Web platform development software

• JavaScript

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