CSC 4941 - Robotics

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course provides an introduction to topics in robotic control and programming. Emphasis is placed on hands-on applications of control algorithms and solving robotic tasks. Topics covered include open and closed loop control, inverse and forward kinematics, error propagation and statistical analysis, low to high-level computer vision, control architecture design, and wireless communication and control. While a majority of labs and assignments will involve hands-on coding, they will also require students to write semi-formal lab reports.
Prereq: CSC 3310 or instructor consent (quarter system prereq: CS 3851)
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand the difference between different robot control setups such as open- and closed-loop, reactive and planning, offline and live, etc.
Derive and apply inverse and forward kinematics to control the movements of a robot
Analyze the error associated with robot actions and sensor readings in order to program a robot's actions
Design programs to perform basic tasks such as wall following and obstacle avoidance
Gain practical experience with low- and mid-level computer vision algorithms and applications

Prerequisites by Topic

Programming experience
Algorithm development

Course Topics

Open and closed loop control
Error analysis
Forward and inverse kinematics
Reflex and model based agents
Basic vision and path planning

Laboratory Topics

Open and closed loop control
Error analysis
Forward and inverse kinematics
Reflex and model based agents
Basic vision and path planning

Coordinator
Dr. Roby Velez

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