DD2426 Robotics and Autonomous Systems 7.5 credits
Robotik och autonoma system
Advanced course in computer science focusing on the broad, inter-disciplinary field of robotics. Students in groups design, build and program their own autonomous robots for a contest between the groups.
| Academic level (A-D) | D | Subject area | |
| Educational level | 2 | Grade scale | A, B, C, D, E, FX, F |
Autumn 09 roboth09 for programme students
| Periods | 2 (7.5 cr) | Application code | 70330 |
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| Language of instruction | English | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Course pace | 100% | Tutoring time | Daytime |
| Number of places * | Max. 20 | Form of study | NML |
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| Target group | Limited number of participants. The selection process will be manual. Ask the course leader about the process! |
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Spring 10 robot10 for programme students
| Periods | 3, 4 (4.5 cr, 3.0 cr) | Application code | 80194 |
| Start date | End date | ||
| Language of instruction | English | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Course pace | 100% | Tutoring time | Daytime |
| Number of places * | Max. 40 | Form of study | NML |
| *) Student may be denied admission if course is full. | |||
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| Teacher | |||
| Target group | Limited numer of participants. The selection process will be manual. Ask the course leader about the selection process. |
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Goals
After completing the course the student should
- be able to design and implement an autonomous robot almost from scratch including mechanics, computer software and hardware as well as programming.
- be able explain basic concepts and technologies in the broad and interdisciplinary field of robotics,
- be able to identify the possibilities and limitations for robottechnology of today,
The course also provides valuable experience in
- project based problem solving
- writing a report that documents the work carried out in the project
Content
During the course a small, mobile, autonomous robot for performing certain tasks is built. This work is carried out in groups as a project. At the end of the course there is a contest between the robots that the participants have constructed.
The theoretical part of the course deals with fundamental concepts in robotics, kinematics, navigation and digital control. The practical part of the course adds hands on experience with sensors, actuators, programming of microcontrollers and building of robots.
Eligibility
Prerequisites
Knowledge corresponding to the courses during the first five semesters for students from the D-program in mathematics, computer science, mechanics, and digital electronics, as well as computer hardware basics. Other knowledge that is useful for the course project, but not required, is C programming and control theory.
Literature
To be announced at least 4 weeks before course start at course web page.
Examination
- LAB1 - Project task, 4.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.
Requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN1; 2 university credits.).
Project assignments (LAB1; 4,5 university credits.).
Offered by
CSC/Computer Science
Contact
Patric Jensfelt, tel: 790 6731, e-post: patric@nada.kth.se
Examiner
Ordinarie examinator är Danica Kragic.
Supplementary information
The number of participants is limited to 40 during spring term and 20 during autumn term.
Please note that this course will be replaced by DD2425 Robotics and Autonomous Systems as from the academic year 10/11!
Add-on studies
Please discuss with the instructor.
Version
Course plan valid from: Autumn 09.
