ACIT4020 Robotics and Control Project Course description

For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should:

• have advanced knowledge on aerial robotic system components and architecture
• have advanced knowledge on rules and regulations regarding RPAS/UAS systems
• have advanced knowledge in modeling and simulation of aerial robotic systems
• have advanced knowledge in common sensors, actuators, communication devices, video transmission, and hardware component technologies used in aerial robots
• have deep knowledge of algorithms and methods used in navigation, guidance and control of aerial robots

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course, the student:

• can analyze aerial robotic systems with regard to its components, architecture, and their purpose
• can model, analyze, and simulate aerial robotic systems
• can apply a number of algorithms and methods in navigation, guidance, and control of aerial robots

General competence

Upon successful completion of the course, the student:

• can discuss the role of aerial robotic systems in a number of practical applications

Topics covered in this course:

• Introduction to aerial robotics
• Rules and regulations regarding RPAS/UAS
• Kinematic and dynamic modelling
• Navigation, guidance, and control
• Hardware components and software architectures

Basic course in control, signals and systems. Basic understanding of matrix algebra, statistics, and programming using MATLAB or similar.

• Data driven dynamic modelling (system identification)
• State estimation
• Multivariable control algorithms
• Predictive control algorithms
• Simulation and control of dynamic systems

The final grade will be based on:

• Individual written/digital exam 3 hours duration 50%
• Individual or group (2 - 5 students) project work (15 - 30 pages) 50%

The percentage is an indication of relative weight. The assessment of the project takes the size of the group into account and a somewhat larger project report is expected with larger groups.

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

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For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.