Bio-Inspired Robot Systems

(4 Credits)

"How do complex systems work? Can nature help us understand them? In order to explore answers to these questions, we will run a series of experiments that will serve as an introduction to swarm robotics, machine learning, and bionics. The purpose of this course is to see biological phenomena under the lens of new technology. This course has a hands-on approach with focus on building and testing applications. We will create algorithms and mobile robots that replicate responses observed in living organisms, utilizing radio signals and computer vision to model emergent behaviors from groups. The research, process, and results will be documented in a short scientific article." Prereq: None. Fulfillment: CORE ED; IMA elective; IMB IMA/IMB elective.