Robotics and Autonomous Systems
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Module Aims
Aim 1
This course starts with students’ current understanding of robotics technology (gained in previous modules) and carries it forward to look at and apply the concepts, theories and technologies required to build the ‘next generation’ of Intelligent Robotic Systems.
Module Content
- Review of past and present Robotics Technologies – where did it all go wrong?
- New technologies for robotics: cheap processors, digital sensors, digital control systems, communication systems, software technologies.
- New Concepts: Autonomous Robots, Behavioural Robotics, Bio-inspired robotics, AI paradigms, problem solving, path planning, task planning, intelligent agents and ‘swarm’ robotics, human-robot interaction.
- The next 50 years of Robotics
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module will be delivered using lectures, tutorials and design studies. Tutorials enable students to practice and develop design skills, they also provide an opportunity to give formative feedback and guide students through the early stages of a particular design study. The system design study presents an opportunity for students to gain practical experience of the subject and to integrate learning outcomes associated with the practical aspects of the module.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through a written examination and a system design.
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