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.
- Autonomous Systems Overview
- Systems, Hardware, Software & Tools
- Sensing and Perception
- Navigation
- Decision and control
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the basic operating principles of sensing, perception, localisation, navigation and motion control featured in autonomous systems.
- Apply the operating principles to autonomous systems designs for a mobile robot platform to enhance system performance of autonomy.
- Implement and evaluate robot autonomy on the given mobile platform, with an understanding of the underlying theory and practical limitations.
- Develop embedded software system integrating sensing, acquisition, and processing for autonomous actions, while demonstrating professional software development practices.
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 51944
Section WS01
Size 14
Available 4
Class number 51942
Section PR01
Size 14
Available 4
Class number 51943
Section TU01
Size 14
Available 4
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 51947
Section WS01
Size 38
Available 12
Class number 55130
Section WS02
Size 38
Available 30
Class number 51945
Section PR01
Size 38
Available 17
Class number 55129
Section PR02
Size 38
Available 25
Class number 51946
Section TU01
Size 68
Available 34
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