6.188 Robotics: Science and Systems I (U)

L MW1-2, Room 2-139, Lab TR2:30-4:30, Neumann Hangar Bldg. 33
Professor Daniela Rus, rus@csail.mit.edu
Prereq.: permission of instructor
2-4-6

This subject will count towards EECS Departmental Lab.

First of a two-term sequence. Presents concepts, principles, and algorithms for computation and action in the physical world. Topics covered are: motion planning, geometric reasoning, kinematics and dynamics, state estimation, tracking, map building, manipulation, human-robot interaction, fault diagnosis and embedded system development. Students specify and design a small-scale yet complex robot capable of real-time, natural world interaction. Permission of the instructors required.

Co-lecturers: John Leonard, Una-May O'Reilly, Nick Roy and Seth Teller