Welcome to 'An introduction to programming using python"

About your instructor

Before proceeding with the content of this course, let me introduce myself and provide some details of my background. I am Dr Rafael Papallas and I am a Research Fellow in robotic manipulation at the School of Computing at the University of Leeds.

I studied Computer Science at the University of Leeds and spent a year working in industry as a software developer. After my industrial experience, I obtained a PhD in Robotics and AI.

Research interests

My research interests are in robotic manipulation, motion planning and motion control algorithms. I contribute to the development of intelligent systems for warehouse robotic automation. We are building the next generation of robotic systems for warehouse automation that will enable companies to automate their picking and packing.

Teaching practice

I teach a robotics module to final-year computing and mechatronics students, and I am an HEA Associate Fellow.

I am excited to be teaching you programming with Python, and I hope this course will be the start of an exciting career for you!

Thinking about your motivations

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