OOP Concepts in C++ for Robotics

Module 1 Assignment: Introduction to OOP Concepts in C++ for Robotics

Objective

This assignment introduces basic Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts using C++ within a robotics context.
You will develop a series of C++ programs that simulate robotic behavior, utilize sensor data, and demonstrate
fundamental OOP principles.

Tasks

Task 1: Robot Class Implementation

Define a Robot class with the following attributes:

Name: The name of the robot.
Speed: The speed of the robot.
Physical Attributes:
- Weight: The weight of the robot.
- Size: The size of the robot.
- Number of Sensors: The number of sensors the robot has.

Methods for moving the robot:

moveForward(): Simulate the robot moving forward.
moveBackward(): Simulate the robot moving backward.
stop(): Simulate stopping the robot.

Instantiate a Robot object and simulate actions by invoking its methods. Use namespaces to define different robots. Ensure that each action is outputted to the console to demonstrate the robot’s behavior.

Task 2: Simulating Sensor Readings

Create a C++ program that represents a robot equipped with temperature and distance sensors. Simulate sensor readings with hardcoded values:

Example for temperature: Temperature: 20°C
Example for distance: Distance: 100cm

Print these values to the console with appropriate descriptions.

Task 3: Sensor Library Design

Design a simple sensor library that includes classes for different types of sensors:

TemperatureSensor: Class for handling temperature readings.
DistanceSensor: Class for handling distance measurements.

Use these classes in a main program to simulate getting readings from sensors. Create a single-class template that can be used for multiple sensor types:

For double data
For string data
For char data

Ensure proper documentation and use a CMakeLists.txt file for building the project.

Learning Outcome

By completing this assignment, you will:

Apply C++ syntax to simulate basic robotics concepts.
Grasp fundamental OOP principles and understand their application in robotics software development.

Submission Process

Fork the Repository:

Fork the Robotics Software Engineer repository, ensuring all branches are included in your fork.

https://github.com/Robotisim/robotics_software_engineer

Clone Your Forked Repository:

        mkdir -p ~/assignment_ws/src/ && cd ~/assignment_ws/src/
        git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/robotics_software_engineer

Create Files:

Navigate to the module_1_assignment package. Create files for each task as required.

Document Your Work:

Create a README.md file in the module_1_assignment package. Provide details about the files you created. Explain the commands required to run your code for each specific task.

Submit Your Assignment:

Push your changes to your forked repository. Provide your repository link in the assignment submission text area.

Note: Ensure you press the “Start Assignment” button when you see the page (as it takes time to generate the pages).

Wait for Review:

Wait for the instructors to review your submission.