Introduction to Modern Robotics

4 Units

The Introduction to Modern Robotics course will expose students to the fundamental principles of modern robotics as applied to both mobile and manipulator robots. Students will be introduced to the conceptual foundations of robotics: sensing, planning, and acting. Assignments will guide students through theory and programming to enable robots to realize increasingly complex tasks in simulation. Lab sessions focus on developing technical simulation programming skills and providing hands-on experience with physical robots. The course culminates in a robotics challenge project at the end of the semester. Prereq: ( ENGR 130 or ENGR 131 or ECSE 132 or CSDS 132 or CSDS 134 ) and ( PHYS 121 or PHYS 123 ) and MATH 121 .