SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ROBOTICS

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(Slashed with CS 53301 ) Robots are being used in multiple places that are not easily accessible for humans to support the lack of available labor and gain extra precision, and for cost-effective manufacturing processes, monitoring, space exploration, precision surgery and artificial limb support for elderly and physically challenged persons. Computer science is an integral part of robotics as it includes areas such as computer algorithms, artificial intelligence and image processing, which are essential aspects of robotics. This first course on robotics teaches students various motions of rigid robots; mathematics and algorithms related to these motions; motion planning; obstacle avoidance; and intelligent path planning, including the use of various sensors. In addition, students learn Robot Operating System (ROS) and ROS programming which provide a structured, modular and well-supported environment that facilitates understanding and experimentation in the field of robotics.