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Hacking Space Robots - A case study from TU Delft Lunar Zebro project

27.06.2023 11:00 - 11:30

In this exciting webinar, we will explore the groundbreaking concept of Hardware as Code (HaC) and its profound impact on industries like aerospace and beyond. HaC utilizes DevOps methodologies, versioning, and descriptive models to define and manufacture hardware, ranging from IoT devices to spacecraft. Just as software code generates the same binary output, HaC ensures consistent hardware production.

Discover how the Lunar Zebro project leverages HaC to create a robot destined for the moon. We'll delve into the infrastructure, development tools, and toolchains used, including GitLab for version control, CICD pipelines, and custom-built toolchains. Explore the advantages of a monorepo for knowledge sharing and simplifying build dependencies.

Learn about the role of A.I. Augmented Coding and its impact on reducing development times, improving code quality, and enhancing engineers' capabilities. Understand the significance of a powerful compilation toolchain, Bazel, in facilitating multilanguage integration, dependency management, and test support.

Kevin Ryan
Head of DevOps EMEA

Kevin Ryan is a seasoned DevOps Coach, Engineer, Blogger, and Podcaster based in Valencia, Spain. With over two decades of hands-on experience in the field, he is a recognized authority in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Kevin has successfully guided numerous international companies, including Vodafone, Volkswagen, and Sky, through their Agile and DevOps transformations, enabling them to achieve optimal efficiency and innovation.

Equipped with a profound understanding of cutting-edge technologies and software engineering, Kevin remains at the forefront of industry trends. His technical prowess spans a wide range of areas, encompassing advanced Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP, as well as essential practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and Continuous Integration.

As a DevOps specialist, Kevin successfully implements the CALMS (Culture, Automation, Lean, Measurement, and Sharing) framework, driving seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. He possesses extensive expertise in leveraging industry-standard tools, including Git, GitFlow, and Distributed Version Control while championing modern practices like Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Native architecture, and Serverless computing.

Kevin's recent work includes implementing DevSecOps in embedded systems environments, including IoT, Industry 4.0, Edge computing, and Robotics. In the field of Robotics, Kevin has spent the last two years working with the Lunar Zebro Mission team at TU Delft Netherlands.