DSP711 Basics of autonomous and mobile robotic systems

Code DSP711
Name Basics of autonomous and mobile robotic systems
Status Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice
Level and type Undergraduate Studies, Academic
Field of study Computer Science
Faculty
Academic staff Agris Ņikitenko
Credit points 2.0 (3.0 ECTS)
Parts 1
Annotation The study course provides basic knowledge about autonomous robotic systems. The study course consists of lectures and three practical homework that enable to apply the most essential methods for mobile robot control..
Contents
Content Full- and part-time intramural studies Part time extramural studies
Contact hours Independent work Contact hours Independent work
Introduction, terms of autonomous and mobile robotic systems. 4 0 0 0
Classification of autonomous and mobile robotic systems. 4 0 0 0
Kinematic models of mobile robotic platform and their constraints. 12 2 0 0
Maneuverability of mobile robots and their workspace. 8 2 0 0
Perception and its processing in autonomous systems. 12 4 0 0
Selflocalization and mapping. 12 4 0 0
Motion planning and navigation. 12 4 0 0
Total: 64 16 0 0
Goals and objectives
of the course in terms
of competences and skills
The aim of the study course is to provide theoretical knowledge about autonomous and mobile equipped systems, as well as to develop student's ability to practically use the basic robotics required for the control of mobile robotic platforms. The tasks of the study course are: - To provide knowledge about autonomous systems and autonomy in general; - To provide knowledge and skills in mathematical modelling of robotic systems; - To provide knowledge and skills in modelling and use of robot sensor systems - To provide knowledge and skills on the use of robotic motion planning methods.
Learning outcomes
and assessment
Is able to distinguish autonomous and mobile systems. - Practical work.
Is able to describe the basic kinematic models of mobile platforms and their constraints. Can apply them for practical use. - Practical homework.
Is able to describe basic methods for perception processing in mobile robotic platforms. - Practical work.
Is able to describe and apply basic methods of selflocalization. - Practical homework.
Is able to describe and apply basic methods of motion planning. - Practical homework.
Evaluation criteria of study results
Practical work on kinematics - 30%
Practical work on self-localization - 30%
Practical work on mapping - 40%
 
Course prerequisites Mathematics, Physics.
Course planning
Part CP ECTS Hours Tests
Lectures Practical Lab. Test Exam Work
1 2.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 *

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