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                                     COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING HOSTS






                        AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION WORKSHOP






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         On  April  22,  2024,  Dr.  Qamar  Ul  Islam,  a


         lecturer  in  the  Department  of  Electrical  and                                            “Empowering

         Computer  Engineering  at  Dhofar  University,                                                students


         conducted  an  engaging  workshop  on


         Autonomous  Robot  Navigation.  The  event through


         catered              to       students               and           technology


         enthusiasts keen to explore the complexities                                                  autonomous


         of  drone  autonomy  and  its  practical                                                      drone


         applications. The workshop provided a deep

         dive  into  the  principles  and  techniques                                                  navigation


         behind             autonomous                    drone             navigation,

         offering participants both theoretical insights innovation.”



         and practical experience.
                                                                                                          A standout feature of the session was the hands-


                                                                                                          on  segment,  where  attendees,  under  the


                                                                                                          guidance  of  Dr.  Qamar,  utilized  MATLAB  to


                                                                                                          simulate               real-world                 scenarios                  in        drone


                                                                                                          navigation.  This  immersive  approach  allowed


                                                                                                          participants  to  bridge  the  gap  between


                                                                                                          theoretical  knowledge  and  its  application  in


                                                                                                          cutting-edge  technology.  The  workshop  was


                                                                                                          well-received,  reflecting  Dhofar  University’s


                                                                                                          commitment                     to        fostering              innovation                 and


                                                                                                          equipping  students  with  skills  essential  for


                                                                                                          thriving in modern technological fields.











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