CENG460 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5710460 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Computer Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ULUÇ SARANLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide a general introduction to concepts, principles, models and basic mathematical tools and practical techniques for robotics at an undergraduate level. The course scope is designed for undergraduate students in computer engineering, including a basic coverage of theoretical aspects of modeling and analyzing robotic systems as well as practical issues in the utilization of these methods through hands-on applications in simulation settings.
Course Content
Basic topics in robotics. Representing position, orientation and motion. Basic models of mobile robot motion. Forward and inverse kinematics for open-chain structures. Velocity relationships and the jacobian. Simple joint-level control. Principles of motion planning, trajectory construction and tracking. Robot vision.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students are expected to
• to understand core concepts and methods in mathematical modeling of simple robotic systems, including mobile robots and open-chain robot arms,
• to be exposed to a general overview of basic methods in motion planning and robot vision,
• to gain practical experience by implementing and testing robot models and control methods in simulation.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||