Introduction to Robotics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to hardware architecture and control architecture of robotic and mechatronic devices. Topics include electronics, sensor capabilities, calibration of sensors, control of sensor I/O, motor and motion control through duty cycle and pulse width modulation. Laboratory topics include the development of interfaces between sensors, their control boards and digital circuitry including microprocessors. Microprocessor control of sensors and motors is developed, including the use of reasoning embedded in onboard microprocessor software for control of robotic actions. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 100-4 or PHYS 110-4, CPSC 231-4 or permission of the instructor