Information Package

Master's of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Thesis

EEM541

FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS

Course Code
EEM541
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the using of mathematical expressions on mobile robots.
  2. Learn the choosing sensors and last control units for mobile robots.
  3. Will be able to develop algorithms and formulate for mobile robot problems, i.e. position detection, mapping, path planning.
  4. Will be able to do the applications of smart systems on mobile robots.
  5. Learn the use of robots in solutions of real life problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionMobile robot architectures, mobile robot kinematics, mobile robot perception (sensors), Control of mobile robots, Localization, Map building, and path planning in mobile robots, Simultaneous Localization and Map Building, Artificial intelligent robots, Behavior based robotics, Target tracking, obstacle detection,
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to mobile robots
2nd Week Historical development of mobile robots
3rd Week Matrix and vector applications on mobile robots
4th Week The forward and inverse kinematics in robots
5th Week Dynamical modelling on mobile robots
6th Week Dynamical modelling on mobile robots
7th Week Sensors and last control units
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Position detection on mobile robots
10th Week Position detection on mobile robots
11th Week Mapping on mobile robots
12th Week Mapping on mobile robots
13th Week Target tracking
14th Week Target tracking
Recommended or Required Reading1. Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Systems, Applications, Saeed B. Niku, Prentice Hall 2002
2. Introduction to Robotics: Hohn. J.Craig third edition 2005
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 15
Project 1 25
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 35 70
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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