Overview

Applications of Mobile RobotsGeneral Control schemes for Mobile RobotsNavigation sensors, challenge of sensor noiseVision and Sonar based Perception, pose estimationMobile robot localisation, belief representation, probabilistic map-based localisation and autonomous map buildingPath planning, Collision avoidance

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Aims

This topic provides real-life experience related to the practice of robotic engineering.

Smart instrumentation systems are increasingly being deployed on autonomous (robotic) platforms where the robot is required to collect, process, analyse, and interpret sensory information without the intervention of a human operator. Typical examples include unmanned aerial, underwater, and terrain vehicles; marine probes; robotic surgical devices; automated biotissue diagnostic systems; etc.

Students will cover the principles of designing robotic systems, and implementing the sensing capability and artificial intelligence necessary to allow the robot to behave autonomously using human like reasoning. Work will involve solving a complex, multi-step task where an autonomous system, comprised of numerous electromechanical and computing sub-systems, is used to integrate tools and skills related to computing and programming, electronics, control and mechanical systems.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Have acquired experience in designing robotic systems
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Select appropriate microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators for construction of the robots according to specific requirements/considerations
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Program a robot to perform specific tasks
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Understand the theory and practical use of various approaches for implementing artificial intelligence in mobile robotic systems
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Develop strategies for linking multiple mobile robot systems so as to enable them to work collaboratively
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Design a mobile robot that can navigate and select appropriate routes autonomously
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Identify appropriate all-encompassing design solutions for given requirements
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Commence further industry / academic training in research and development in the field of computer architecture and other related disciplines
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Work independently and also as a member of a project team

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Assumed knowledge

Students undertaking the one year honours programs should check to make sure they have the appropriate background from their undergraduate degrees.