The University of Edinburgh Embedded and Robotics Society (EaRS) is a society aimed at helping students get into the fields of embedded development and robotics and bringing together a community interested in these fields. We put on workshops, talks and hackathons that are all free to attend.
You can see our past events below, and for anything else have a look at our links.
IoT Challenge 2018
EaRS is proud to run the IoT challenge this year in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh ISG and School of Informatics.
[ Hackathons ] Wed 21 February 2018Marty the Robot Workshop (ROS intro)
Teach Marty the Robot to kick a ball! This workshop should give you an introduction to ROS and some computer vision concepts.
[ Workshops ] Mon 05 February 2018Arduino Robotic Car Workshop
An introduction to building something that actually moves! Use Arduino to control a car.
[ Workshops ] Mon 30 October 2017Build your own Snake Game with the BBC micro:bit!
Our first programming workshop! Build the game of Snake on the micro:bit using the accelerometer.
[ Workshops ] Mon 09 October 2017Electronics Workshop
A re-run of our introductory electronics workshop for semester 1 2017.
[ Workshops ] Mon 25 September 2017Build your own Robotic Arm!
EaRS's main Welcome Week event 2017!
[ Workshops ] Fri 15 September 2017Electronics Workshop - Part 1
A beginner friendly electronics workshop (our first event!)
[ Workshops ] Mon 17 April 2017