#1 NARRATIVE REPORT

Name: Elymor Jan B. Hernandez

Year and Course: 4th yr. BS Computer Engineering

Topic: Basic Electronics and Troubleshooting

Speaker: Engr. Freddiereck D. Boringot

Time and Date: November 14, 2021

Venue: Unit 703 Parc House – Edsa, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City via Zoom
link

I. INTRODUCTION

Last 14th of November 2021, the basic electronics and troubleshooting

webinar was conducted via Zoom meet, which has lot of audience from different
places here in the Philippines. The webinar started from the background or an
introduction to the electronics, they defined electronics which comprises of the
following branches: Physics, Engineering, Technology, and Application which
deals with the behavior of electrons.

II. KNOWLEDGE/ LEARNING ACQUIRED

In the webinar itself, they discussed some brief introductions to “How did
Electronics started.” Using a video from YouTube. They also discussed the
branches of Electronics, some are digital, has semiconductors, audio electronics,
power and so on. They provide some examples to further understand.

Next topic is the Applications of Electronics. It aims to discuss the consumer

electronics where it was specified as the things we used for our everyday lives. It
also has industrial which falls under the business industry and last the smart system
which is new in this technology generation. That includes virtualization that is
defined as, a host base which has operating system before it was called
virtualization layer. It has also another type which was called the base metal.

To sum up everything, I learned a lot not just in the topic but also in the field
of Engineering.

III. OBSERVATION

During our webinar, I observed that our speaker has enough knowledge about
the topics he is discussing. At the end of the seminar, they have also question and
answer to voice out some questions regarding the webinar or in the field of
Engineering. I also observed the willingness of every individual to learn about this
exciting topic.

IV. RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTIONS

I suggest that they have at least provide a handout for us to understand every
detail so we could just focus on the listening to speaker. They can also provide
some PDF files so everyone can have notes and they can use soon.
 #2 NARRATIVE REPORT

Name: Elymor Jan B. Hernandez

Year and Course: 4th yr. BS Computer Engineering

Topic: CISCO WAN and LAN Technologies

Speaker: Mr. Kite Villanueva

Time and Date: November 17, 18, and 19 2021 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Venue: Unit 703 Parc House – Edsa, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City via Zoom
link

I. INTRODUCTION

The CISCO WAN and LAN Technologies webinar was conducted via Zoom
meet, which has lot of audience from different places here in the Philippines.
The webinar started from the background or an introduction into Networking.
In this Technology era, CISCO is the one of the most in demand requirement
for you to be able to get a job especially in the field that are related to
Computers.

II. KNOWLEDGE/ LEARNING ACQUIRED

WAN or also known as Wireless Area Network. It was defined as a

computer network that connects smaller network. It facilitates communication
and communication sharing information between devices in the small area.

Meanwhile, LAN or known as Local Area Network is a computer network

that consists of access points, routers, cables and switches that enables devices
to connect to web servers and internal servers within a single building, campus
and even home. Devices on the LAN network can be PC (Personal Computers),
and workstations in the company. It can be used to share files and be accessed
by each other over a single Internet connection. LAN’s can be also used to
firewalls, load balancers and network intrusion detention.

Those given networks has their own characteristics and differences.

o LAN has a higher data transfer rate whereas WAN has a lower data
transfer rate.
o LAN is a computer network that covers a small geographic area, like
home, office or group of buildings, while WAN is a computer covers a
broader area.
o The speed of LAN is high whereas the speed of WAN is slower than
LAN.

Main differences in LAN and WAN.

LOCAL AREA NETWORK WIRELESS AREA NETWORK

Tend to use specific connectivity
technologies like ethernet and
token.
Computer network that covers a
small geographic area. Like home,
offices, or even group of buildings
There is a need to set up couple of
extra devices in a network. But it is
not expensive.
LAN has higher transfer rate
WAN’s uses technologies like
Frame Relay and X.25 for
connectivity for longer distances.
It is a network that covers a broad
area. For example, any network
whose communication links cross
regional and metropolitan
boundaries over a long distance.
Remote areas have to be connected
hence this set up is more expensive
than LAN.
Lower data transfer rate compared
 to LAN.

To sum up everything, I learned a lot from this webinar which can I use after
finishing my Computer Engineering Degree.

III. OBSERVATION

During our webinar, I observed that our speaker has enough knowledge about
the topics he is discussing. At the end of the seminar, they have also question and
answer to voice out some questions regarding the webinar or in the field of
Engineering. I also observed the willingness of every individual to learn about this
exciting topic.

V. RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTIONS

I suggest that they have at least provide a handout for us to understand every
detail so we could just focus on the listening to speaker. They can also provide
some PDF files so everyone can have notes and they can use soon.
 #3 NARRATIVE REPORT

Name: Elymor Jan B. Hernandez

Year and Course: 4th yr. BS Computer Engineering

Topic: Robotics and Automation for Adults

Speaker: Engr. Freddiereck D. Boringot

Time and Date: October 24 and 31,2021

Venue: Unit 703 Parc House – Edsa, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City via Zoom
link

I. Introduction

Last 14th of October 2021, the robotics and automation webinar was
conducted via Zoom meet, which has lot of audience from different places here
in the Philippines. The webinar started from the background or an introduction
to the robotics, they defined robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of computer
science and engineering. The goal of robotics is to help assist humans. Certain
robots are requiring user input to operate meanwhile others function
autonomously.

Automation means using of computer software or machines technology that

carry out task which would otherwise be done by human worker.

IV. KNOWLEDGE/ LEARNING ACQUIRED

Automation means using of computer software or machines technology that

carry out task which would otherwise be done by human worker.

Robotics is classified as branch of computer science and engineering. It was

man operated machine which one of its types needs a user input for its
 functionality meanwhile others are machine programmed and it doesn’t longer
need a command from a user nor a human.

A robot is the product of the robotics field, where programmable machines

are built that can assist humans or mimic human actions. Robots were originally
built to handle monotonous tasks (like building cars on an assembly line) but
have since expanded well beyond their initial uses to perform tasks like fighting
fires, cleaning homes and assisting with incredibly intricate surgeries. Each
robot has a differing level of autonomy, ranging from human-controlled bots
that carry out tasks that a human has full control over to fully autonomous bots
that perform tasks without any external influences.

There are different types of Robotics and Automation.

Types of Robotics
1. Pre-programmed robots – operate in controlled environment where they
do simple, monotonous task that can test its capabilities.
2. Humanoid Robots – looks like a human or mimic human behavior. These
human robots usually perform human-like activities specifically running,
jumping, carrying objects just like a person can do.
3. Autonomous Robots – It operates independently of human operators. These
robots are usually designed to carry out task in open areas that do not require
human supervision.
4. Teleoperated Robots – semi autonomous bots that use wireless network to
enable human control from safe distance. These kinds of robots work in
extreme geographical conditions, weather update, and circumstances.
5. Augmenting Robots – operates to enhance current human capability.
Main Components of Robots

Robots are built to present solutions to a variety of needs and fulfill different
purposes therefore it requires a variety of specialized components to complete its
task.

1. Control system – computation includes all the components that make up a

robot’s central processing system unit, often called as Control System. It is
programmed to tell the robot how to utilize its specific component similar to
a human brain. It send signals throughout the body.
2. Sensors - provide a robot with stimuli in the form of electrical signals that
are processed by the controller and allow the robot to interact with the
outside world. Common sensors found within robots include video cameras
that function as eyes, photoresistors that react to light and microphones that
operate like ears. These sensors allow the robot to capture its surroundings
and process the most logical conclusion based on the current moment and
allows the controller to relay commands to the additional components.
3. Actuators - a device can only be a robot if it has a movable frame or body.
Actuators are the components that are responsible for this movement. These
components are made up of motors that receive signals from the control
system and move in tandem to carry out the movement necessary to
complete the assigned task. Actuators can be made of a variety of materials,
such as metal or elastic, and are commonly operated by use of compressed
air (pneumatic actuators) or oil (hydraulic actuators,) but come in a variety
of formats to best fulfill their specialized roles. 
4. Power Supply - Like the human body requires food in order to function,
robots require power. Stationary robots, such as those found in a factory,
may run on AC power through a wall outlet but more commonly, robots
operate via an internal battery. Most robots utilize lead-acid batteries for
their safe qualities and long shelf life while others may utilize the more
compact but also more expensive silver-cadmium variety. Safety, weight,
replaceability and lifecycle are all important factors to consider when
designing a robot’s power supply. Some potential power sources for future
robotic development also include pneumatic power from compressed gasses,
solar power, hydraulic power, flywheel energy storage organic garbage
through anaerobic digestion and nuclear power.
 5. End Effectors - End effectors are the physical, typically external
components that allow robots to finish carrying out their tasks. Robots in
factories often have interchangeable tools like paint sprayers and drills,
surgical robots may be equipped with scalpels and other kinds of robots can
be built with gripping claws or even hands for tasks like deliveries, packing,
bomb diffusion and much more.
Uses of Robotics
Robots have wide variety of cases that make them the ideal technology for the
future. Soon we will see robots almost everywhere.
 Helping fight forest fires
 Working alongside humans in manufacturing plants (known as co-bots)
 Robots that offer companionship to elderly individuals
 Surgical assistants
 Last-mile package and food order delivery
 Autonomous household robots that carry out tasks like vacuuming and
mowing the grass
 Assisting with finding items and carrying them throughout warehouses
 Used during search-and-rescue missions after natural disasters
 Landmine detectors in war zones
Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry is probably the oldest and most
well-known user of robots. These robots and co-bots (bots that work alongside
humans) work to efficiently test and assemble products, like cars and industrial
equipment. It’s estimated that there are more than three million industrial robots in
use right now.  

Logistics - Shipping, handling and quality control robots are becoming a must-
have for most retailers and logistics companies. Because we now expect our
packages to arrive at blazing speeds, logistics companies employ robots
in warehouses, and even on the road, to help maximize time efficiency. Right now,
there are robots taking your items off the shelves, transporting them across the
warehouse floor and packaging them. Additionally, a rise in last-mile robots
(robots that will autonomously deliver your package to your door) ensure that
you’ll have a face-to-metal-face encounter with a logistics bot soon.
 
Home - It’s not science fiction anymore. Robots can be seen all over our homes, -
helping with chores, reminding us of our schedules and even entertaining our kids.
The most well-known example of home robots is the autonomous vacuum
cleaner Roomba. Additionally, robots have now evolved to do everything from
autonomously mowing grass to cleaning pools.    

Travel - Is there anything more science fiction-like than autonomous vehicles?

These self-driving cars are no longer just imagination. A combination of data
science and robotics, self-driving vehicles are taking the world by storm.
Automakers, like Tesla, Ford, Waymo, Volkswagen and BMW are all working on
the next wave of travel that will let us sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Rideshare
companies Uber and Lyft are also developing autonomous rideshare vehicles that
don’t require humans to operate the vehicle.   

Healthcare - Robots have made enormous strides in the healthcare industry. These

mechanical marvels have use in just about every aspect of healthcare, from robot-
assisted surgeries to bots that help humans recover from injury in physical therapy.
Examples of robots at work in healthcare are Toyota’s healthcare assistants, which
help people regain the ability to walk, and “TUG,” a robot designed to
autonomously stroll throughout a hospital and deliver everything from medicines
to clean linens.
Recently, robots have been employed by pharmaceutical companies to help speed
up the fight against COVID-19. These bots are now being used to fill and seal
COVID-19 testing swabs and are also being used by some manufacturers to
produce PPE and respirators.

AUTOMATION - A lot of industries are talking about automation at the moment.

Terms like Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, adaptive
automation, and test automation are all over the place.
There are two basic types of automation: software automation and industrial
automation.

Software Automation
Most of the information on automation that you can find online is about software
automation. This involves using software to carry out tasks which humans usually
do when they are using computer programs.
For example, GUI test automation is a way to test computer programs. It involves
recording the actions of a human while they are using a graphical user interface.
These actions are then replayed to autonomously test the program after changes
have been made to the underlying software.
Other types of software automation include:

 Business Process Automation (BPA) — This is a high-level strategy to

streamline business processes. It involves formalizing all processes within
the business and then integrating them into automation software.
Implementing BPA can involve dramatically restructuring the business.
 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) — Despite its name, RPA has nothing
at all to do with physical robots. It refers to "software robots" which are
programmed to use computer programs in the same way as a human operator
would. They don't necessarily complete tasks in the most efficient way, but
they are easier to integrate into the existing business processes

 Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) — This is an extension of RPA

which uses artificial intelligence to learn how humans perform tasks when
using a computer program. This allows the "software robots" to perform
more intelligently than with the static rules used in RPA.

The difference between BPA and RPA is quite subtle. To use an analogy from
robotic manufacturing, BPA is a bit like ripping out your entire human-operated
production line and replacing it with a fully autonomous factory. RPA is like
adding a collaborative robot to one workstation within the production line.

Industrial Automation
When we talk about "automation and robotics", we are usually referring to
industrial automation.
Industrial automation is all about controlling physical processes. It involves using
physical machines and control systems to automate tasks within an industrial
process. A fully autonomous factory is the extreme example.
There are many types of machines within industrial automation. For example, CNC
machines are common in manufacturing.
Robots are only one type of machine.

Within industrial automation, robots are used as a flexible way to automate a

physical task or process. Collaborative robots are designed to carry out the task in
the same way a human would. More traditional industrial robots tend to carry out
the task more efficiently than a human would.

Robots That Are Not Automation

To make it a little more complex, some robots are "autonomous" (meaning that
they operate without humans directly controlling them) but they are not used in
automation. For example, a toy line-following robot can autonomously follow a
line painted on the ground. However, it is not "automation" because it isn't
performing a specific task. If instead the line-following robot were transporting
medicines around a hospital, then it would be automation.

V. OBSERVATION

During our webinar, I observed that our speaker has enough knowledge about
the topics he is discussing. At the end of the seminar, they have also question and
answer to voice out some questions regarding the webinar or in the field of
Engineering. I also observed the willingness of every individual to learn about this
exciting topic.

VI. RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTIONS

I suggest that they have at least provide a handout for us to understand every
detail so we could just focus on the listening to speaker. They can also provide
some PDF files so everyone can have notes and they can use soon.
 #4 NARRATIVE REPORT

Name: Elymor Jan B. Hernandez

Year and Course: 4th yr. BS Computer Engineering

Topic: Analytics and Automation

Speaker: Engr. Rikki Q. Macolor

Time and Date: October 30, 2021

Venue: Unit 703 Parc House – Edsa, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City via Zoom
link

I. Introduction

the robotics and automation webinar was conducted via Zoom meet, which
has lot of audience from different places here in the Philippines. The webinar
started from the background or an introduction to the analytics.

II. Knowledge acquired / LEARNING

AUTOMATION - A lot of industries are talking about automation at the moment.
Terms like Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, adaptive
automation, and test automation are all over the place.
There are two basic types of automation: software automation and industrial
automation.

Software Automation
Most of the information on automation that you can find online is about software
automation. This involves using software to carry out tasks which humans usually
do when they are using computer programs.
For example, GUI test automation is a way to test computer programs. It involves
recording the actions of a human while they are using a graphical user interface.
These actions are then replayed to autonomously test the program after changes
have been made to the underlying software.
Other types of software automation include:

 Business Process Automation (BPA) — This is a high-level strategy to

streamline business processes. It involves formalizing all processes within
the business and then integrating them into automation software.
Implementing BPA can involve dramatically restructuring the business.
 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) — Despite its name, RPA has nothing
at all to do with physical robots. It refers to "software robots" which are
programmed to use computer programs in the same way as a human operator
would. They don't necessarily complete tasks in the most efficient way, but
they are easier to integrate into the existing business processes

 Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) — This is an extension of RPA

which uses artificial intelligence to learn how humans perform tasks when
using a computer program. This allows the "software robots" to perform
more intelligently than with the static rules used in RPA.

The difference between BPA and RPA is quite subtle. To use an analogy from
robotic manufacturing, BPA is a bit like ripping out your entire human-operated
production line and replacing it with a fully autonomous factory. RPA is like
adding a collaborative robot to one workstation within the production line.

Industrial Automation
When we talk about "automation and robotics", we are usually referring to
industrial automation.
Industrial automation is all about controlling physical processes. It involves using
physical machines and control systems to automate tasks within an industrial
process. A fully autonomous factory is the extreme example.
There are many types of machines within industrial automation. For example, CNC
machines are common in manufacturing.

VI. OBSERVATION

During our webinar, I observed that our speaker has enough knowledge about
the topics he is discussing. At the end of the seminar, they have also question and
answer to voice out some questions regarding the webinar or in the field of
Engineering. I also observed the willingness of every individual to learn about this
exciting topic.
 VII. RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTIONS

I suggest that they have at least provide a handout for us to understand every
detail so we could just focus on the listening to speaker. They can also provide
some PDF files so everyone can have notes and they can use soon.
 #5 NARRATIVE REPORT

Name: Elymor Jan B. Hernandez

Year and Course: 4th yr. BS Computer Engineering

Topic: Linux System Administration

Speaker: August Paras Trillanes

Time and Date: September 12, 2021

Venue: Unit 703 Parc House – Edsa, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City via Zoom
link

I. INTRODUCTION
LINUX is an operating system, or a kernel distributed under an open-source
license. Its functionality list is quite like UNIX. The kernel is a program at the
heart of the Linux operating system that takes care of fundamental stuff, like
letting hardware communicate with software.
II. KNOWLEDGE / LEARNING ACQUIRED

Linux is an operating system or a kernel which germinated as an idea in the mind

of young and bright Linus Torvalds when he was a computer science student. He
used to work on the UNIX OS (proprietary software) and thought that it needed
improvements.
However, when his suggestions were rejected by the designers of UNIX, he
thought of launching an OS which will be receptive to changes, modifications
suggested by its users.

HISTORY OF LINUX

So Linus devised a Kernel named Linux in 1991. Though he would need

programs like File Manager, Document Editors, Audio -Video programs to run on
it. Something as you have a cone but no ice-cream on top.

As time passed by, he collaborated with other programmers in places like

MIT and applications for Linux started to appear. So around 1991, a working
Linux operating system with some applications was officially launched, and this
was the start of one of the most loved and open-source OS options available
today.

The earlier versions of Linux OS were not so user-friendly as they were in use by
computer programmers and Linus Torvalds never had it in mind to
commercialize his product.

This definitely curbed the Linux’s popularity as other commercially oriented

Operating System Windows got famous. Nonetheless, the open-source aspect of
the Linux operating system made it more robust.

The main advantage of Linux was that programmers were able to use the Linux
Kernel to design their own custom operating systems. With time, a new range of
user-friendly OS’s stormed the computer world. Now, Linux is one of the most
popular and widely used Kernel, and it is the backbone of popular operating
systems like Debian, Knoppix, Ubuntu, and Fedora. Nevertheless, the list does
not end here as there are thousands of Best versions of Linux OS based on the
Linux Kernel available which offer a variety of functions to the users.

Linux Kernel is normally used in combination of GNU project by Dr. Richard

Stallman. All mordern distributions of Linux are actually distributions of
Linux/GNU

Benefits of Linux
Linux OS now enjoys popularity at its prime, and it’s famous among programmers
as well as regular computer users around the world. Its main benefits are –
It offers a free operating system. You do not have to shell hundreds of dollars to
get the OS like Windows!

 Being open-source, anyone with programming knowledge can modify it.

 It is easy to learn Linux for beginners
 The Linux operating systems now offer millions of programs/applications
and Linux softwares to choose from, most of them are free!
 Once you have Linux installed you no longer need an antivirus! Linux is a
highly secure system. More so, there is a global development community
constantly looking at ways to enhance its security. With each upgrade, the
OS becomes more secure and robust
 Linux freeware is the OS of choice for Server environments due to its
stability and reliability (Mega-companies like Amazon, Facebook, and
Google use Linux for their Servers). A Linux based server could run non-
stop without a reboot for years on end.

VII. OBSERVATION

During our webinar, I observed that our speaker has enough knowledge about
the topics he is discussing. At the end of the seminar, they have also question and
answer to voice out some questions regarding the webinar or in the field of
Engineering. I also observed the willingness of every individual to learn about this
exciting topic.

VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTIONS

I suggest that they have at least provide a handout for us to understand every
detail so we could just focus on the listening to speaker. They can also provide
some PDF files so everyone can have notes and they can use soon.
 WEBINAR CERTIFICATES
BASIC ELECTRONICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
CISCO WAN AND LAN TECHNOLOGIES
ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION FOR ADULTS
LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
ANALYTICS AND AUTOMATION