COM2009 Robotics
| Summary |
This module is concerned with the design and implementation of the technology underpinning
contemporary robotics. The course has a multidisciplinary content spanning
psychology, computer science and robotics. |
| Session |
Spring 2024/25 |
| Credits |
20 |
| Assessment |
- Formal exam and laboratory work
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| Lecturer(s) |
Professor Roger Moore & Dr Tom Howard |
| Resources |
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| Aims |
This unit aims to:
- Provide an understanding of the principles and practices underlying contemporary robotics;
- Provide practical experience of implementing and evaluating such principles and practices in a collaborative laboratory environment.
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| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices underlying contemporary robotics;
- Apply such principles and practices in a real-world robotics task using ROS.
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| Content |
- Robot Programming, ROS
- Sensing, Actuation & Control
- Autonomous Systems, Control Theory & PID Control
- Reaching & Grasping
- Local Guidance Strategies
- Localisation, Path Planning & Maps
- Sensor Fusion & SLAM
- Robot Learning
- Cognitive & Interactive Systems
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Swarm Robotics
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| Restrictions |
This module cannot be taken with COM3009. |
| Teaching Method |
- The course will be delivered using a mix of lectures and laboratory sessions. The lectures will convey the principles and the laboratory
sessions will deliver the associated practical skills.
- 20 hours of Lectures
- 24 hours of Laboratory Sessions
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| Feedback |
Assignments marked using published criteria, submission
commented and returned by Blackboard within 3 weeks. |
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