Mobile Robots and Autonomous Systems

EEEN30072 Mobile Robots and Autonomous Systems 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 Simon Watson Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This unit introduces students to the key concepts underpinning mobile robots and autonomous systems. Topics that are covered include kinematic modelling of wheeled and legged robots, perception, planning & navigation and techniques for state estimation. This unit introduces students to the key concepts underpinning mobile robots and autonomous systems. Topics that are covered include kinematic modelling of wheeled and legged robots, perception, planning & navigation and techniques for state estimation. The unit aims to: Provide students with a broad introduction to mobile robots and autonomous systems. The key components of a mobile robot will be considered; locomotion, perception, localisation and navigation. ILO 1 - Perform data analysis and present it in a professional format. [Developed] [Assessed]ILO 2 - Discuss the ethical considerations that surround the use of robotics in society. [Developed] [Assessed]ILO 3 - Formulate kinematic models for wheeled robots and leg trajectories for gaits of legged robots. [Developed] [Assessed]ILO 4 - Create MATLAB models using either simulated or real-world data. [Developed] [Assessed]ILO 5 - Describe different strategies for mobile robot path planning and navigation. [Developed] [Assessed]ILO 6 - Summarize the key sub-systems of a mobile robot and illustrate them with examples. [Developed] [Assessed]ILO 7 - Assess the benefits and limitations of different proprioceptive and exteroceptive sensing options for mobile robots. [Developed] [Assessed] This unit is taught in the flipped style.  After the initial introductory lecture, students will study the weekly material prior to the timetabled session (notes and videos).  During the weekly session, the students will undertake practical (hardware/software-based) which will reinforce the material.The exam/coursework split for this unit is 70/30. 0 Other 30% 1 Written exam 70% Open-world online ExaminationDuration: 3 hoursThe examinaiton forms 70% of the total unit assessment.CourseworkPractical laboratory with video submissionDuration: 3 hour lab + up to 7 hours self-study (10%)Written assignment on ethicsDuration: Up to 20 hours self-study (20%)The coursework forms 30% of the total unit assessment. Open-world online exam - departmental feedback form after the exam board.Practical laboratory with video submission - 3 weeks after submission, individual and group feedback is provided.Written assignment on ethics - 3 weeks after submission, individual and group feedback is provided. EEEN30242 Sensors & Instrumentation Co-Requisite Compulsory EEEN30151 Mechatronic Analysis & Design Pre-Requisite Compulsory EEEN20282 Applied Mechanics & Industrial Robotics Pre-Requisite Compulsory BEng(Hons) Mechatronic Enginee BEng(Hons) Mechatronic Enginee Third Year Mandatory BEng(Hons) Mechatronic Enginee BEng(Hons) Mechatronic Enginee Third Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engine MEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engine Third Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engine MEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engine Third Year Mandatory N <ol><li>Introduction to autonomous mobile robots by Siegwart, Roland. MIT Press, 2011. 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