Autonomous Robotic Systems

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
ENGM X403
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Course ID
206773
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Elect & Mech Engineering
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Cheng-Chew Lim
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To gain knowledge and skills in mechatronic design principles for the development of a robotic system, incorporating the use of embedded systems, advanced control, signal processing and machine learning algorithms.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply the basic operating principles of sensing, sensor fusion and control to operate small autonomous vehicles
  • Explain the perception, localisation, cognition and motion control featured in autonomous systems
  • Given a design problem, identify and critically review relevant engineering literature for state-of-the-art solutions
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using the sensors and actuators on the given mobile robot platform, supported by a clear understanding of the physical principles and operational characteristics of the devices
  • Create mechanical designs in evolutionary iterations to integrate additional hardware components with the mobile robot platform, and determine the resultant system dynamics
  • Implement inertial navigation and motion control on a mobile robot, with a clear understanding of the underlying theory and practical limitations
  • Based on a top-down design, develop embedded software integrating application logic, information processing, sensing, actuation and communications, while demonstrating professional software development practices
  • Work independently and in a team, and communicate research and development outcomes through professional presentation and documentation

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 51942
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-39
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-39
3 Nov - 3 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-39
Class number
Class number 51943
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 1 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-15
15 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-15
13 Oct - 13 Oct Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-15
Class number
Class number 51944
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Aug - 1 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-39
12 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-12

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 51945
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 38
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
3 Nov - 3 Nov Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
Class number
Class number 55129
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 38
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
14 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
4 Nov - 4 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
Class number
Class number 51946
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 68
Available
Available 68
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 3 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
17 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
15 Oct - 15 Oct Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
Class number
Class number 51947
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 38
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Aug - 1 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
12 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 55130
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 38
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Aug - 2 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
12 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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