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    EEE 516 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Autonomous Robotics and Mobile Sensing
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    EEE 516
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    7.5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Second / Third Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The objectives of this course are to provide basic knowledge on Autonomous Robotics and to introduce basic analysis and design methods with a curriculum enriched by application examples.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • Explain localization problem of a robot
    • Describe mapping problem of a robot
    • Define path planning for a robot
    • Analyse sensors on an autonomous robot
    • Design filtering algorithms for autonomous robot applications
    Course Description This course covers introduction to autonomous robotics, motion models of a robot, measurement models of different sensor types, filtering techniques, simultaneous localization and mapping method

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction + Sheet 1 (Python Setup) CH1 and CH2, Computational Principles of Mobile Robotics, Gregory Dudek and Michael Jenkin-2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2010, ISBN: 9780521692120
    2 Linear Algebra Review + Sheet 2 (Linear Algebra practice in Python) Linear Algebra and its Applications, Gill Strang, Cengage Learning ISBN-10: 0534422004
    3 Wheeled Locomotion + Sheet 3 (Locomotion-Differential Drive Kinematics in Python) CH3, Computational Principles of Mobile Robotics, Gregory Dudek and Michael Jenkin-2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2010, ISBN: 9780521692120
    4 Sensors CH4, Computational Principles of Mobile Robotics, Gregory Dudek and Michael Jenkin-2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2010, ISBN: 9780521692120
    5 Probabilities and Bayes Review + Sheet 4 (Bayes Rule) CH2, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    6 Probabilistic Motion Models + Sheet 5 (Motion Models in Python) CH5, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    7 Probabilistic Sensor Models + Sheet 6 (Sensor Models in Python) CH6, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    8 The Kalman Filter CH3, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629 CH4, Computational Principles of Mobile Robotics, Gregory Dudek and Michael Jenkin-2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2010, ISBN: 9780521692120
    9 The Extended Kalman Filter + Sheet 8 (Extended Kalman Filter Implementation in Python) CH7, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    10 Discrete Filters CH8, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    11 The Particle Filter + Sheet 7 (Discrete Filter, Particle Filter Implementation in Python) CH8, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    12 Mapping with Known Poses + Sheet 9 (Mapping with Known Poses in Python) CH9, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    13 SLAM CH10, Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    14 Working on a Project
    15 Semester Review
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks
    1. Probabilistic Robotics, Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard and Dieter Fox, MIT Press, 2000, ISBN: 9780262201629
    2. Computational Principles of Mobile Robotics, Gregory Dudek and Michael Jenkin-2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2010, ISBN: 9780521692120
    Suggested Readings/Materials
    1. Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots, Roland Siegwart and Illah R. Nourbakhsh, 2004, ISBN: 9780262195027
    2. Handbook oƒ Robotics, Bruno Siciliano and Oussama Khatib, ISBN 978-3-319-32552-1
    3. Linear Algebra and its Applications, Gill Strang, Cengage Learning,  ISBN-10: 0534422004
    4. Hands-On Python: A Tutorial Introduction for Beginners, Andrew N. Harrington, http://anh.cs.luc.edu/handsonPythonTutorial/
    5. Introduction to Probability, Dimitri P. Bertsekas and John N. Tsitsiklis, ISBN-13: 978-1886529403

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    1
    10
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    50
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    1
    20
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    Final Exam
    1
    20
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    80
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    20
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    14
    3
    42
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    6
    8
    48
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    1
    45
    45
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    0
    Final Exam
    1
    42
    42
        Total
    225

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    2

    Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and their limitations.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    3

    Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data, can combine and use information from different disciplines.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    4

    Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    5

    Defines and formulates problems related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    6

    Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs.

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    7

    Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modelling, analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    8

    Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations, can work independently and takes responsibility.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9 Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    11

    Is knowledgeable about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Electrical and Electronics engineering applications, knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Electrical and Electronics engineering applications.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

    Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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