RIT Department of Computer Science
CSCI-632 Mobile Robot Programming Syllabus
Catalogue Description
This course covers standard and novel techniques for mobile robot programming, including software architectures, reactive motion control, map building, localization and path planning. Other topics may include multiple robot systems, robot vision and non-traditional and dynamic robots. Students will implement various algorithms in simulation as well as on a real robot, and investigate and report on current research in the area. (CSCI-331 or CSCI-630 or permission of instructor)Course Outcomes
- The student will be able to describe and implement different robot software architectures. Evaluation: Final exam, homework
- The student will be able to describe and implement mapping, localization and path planning algorithms for mobile robots. Evaluation: Final exam, homework, project
- The student will be able to implement algorithms and conduct experiments on commercial robot hardware. Evaluation: Homework, project
- The student will be able to investigate and report on recent research in the area of mobile robot algorithms. Evaluation: Research report, presentation
Instructor Contact
Zack Butler, GOL(70)-3651, 475-6155.Course Policies
All homework is to be done on your own, except for those assignments that utilize the robot hardware. Team sizes for hardware work will be noted on each specific assignment.Required Materials
N/AAdditional Resources
- Notes on the robot programming environment are here, including how to use it on the CS lab machines, how to install it on your own machine if desired, and notes on using our hardware.
- The robots themselves are located in the RND Lab (70-3405). The lab will be open based on a schedule mutually agreeable to the labbie and the class, to be determined and posted here.
Grading
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Homework | 35% |
| Project | 30% |
| Research report / presentation | 10% |
| Final exam | 25% |
CS Common Course Policies Include:
Rescheduling an Exam
Course Withdrawal
Disability Services
Academic Integrity
updated: Monday April 16 12:08:00 EDT 2012