Advanced Robotics Design and Applications

Catalog description

The objective of this course is to apply advanced topics in robotics. It serves as the second course of a possible two-course sequence in robotics design and applications. This second course will enable students to explore advanced topics not covered in the first course, or to continue a complex robot system design that would incorporate advanced topics and span two semesters in duration. One or more advanced topics, such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, biologically-inspired robots, multi-robotics, collaborative robots, human-robot interface, advanced navigation, or others, will be introduced based on background of the instructor. Students will work in teams to design and prototype a robot that integrates the advanced algorithms and technology and satisfies a set of design requirements. Laboratory exercises will provide experience in key areas to support the design and implementation process. Professional communication and documentation will be included in the course experience. This course is a multi-disciplinary, project-based course and will have a substantial laboratory component supporting team-based design, integration, and testing of an advanced robot system.