ECE 486
Robot Dynamics and Control
Spring 2025 · T3 Robot Dynamics and Control
Topics
- Dynamics and control of manipulators
- Kinematics and control of mobile robots
- Optimization-based robot control
- Implementation and experiments with robotic arms and mobile manipulators
Readings
- Robot Modeling and ControlWiley, 2020; course textbook.
- Robotics: Modelling, Planning and ControlSpringer, 2009; used for parts of course.
- Convex OptimizationCambridge, 2004; used for parts of course.
- Robot Ecology: Constraint-Based Design for Long-Duration AutonomyPrinceton, 2021; used for parts of course.
- Additional readings provided as appropriate.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- course_outline ↗Spring 2025
- Official public PDF outline or course description. Materials and topic extracts may be partial; consult the linked source for the full list.