ACIT4830 Special Robotics and Control Subject Course description

The course provides an arena where students can learn about specific technologies and methods that are relevant for applications in robotics and control. These themes can be varied from artificial intelligence methods for robotics and control, Internet of Things and sensor network systems, autonomous and distributed systems, embedded systems, industrial process control, and other special subjects within robotics and control.

The first part of the course is organised as a series of lectures and seminars. The second part of the course is a practical project. The course is completed by the students submitting a report and giving a presentation of their work.

Robotics and Control courses:

• ACIT4810 - Advanced Methods in Modelling, Simulation, and Control
• ACIT4820 - Applied Robotics and Autonomous Systems

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student:

Knowledge

• has advanced knowledge within a sub-area of robotics and control.
• has knowledge about the process of planning and conducting a project.

Skills

• can apply the theoretical knowledge and research-based methodologies into a practical problem.
• can propose a detailed project plan.
• can write a scientific report.

General competence

• can analyze, present and debate specific research subjects in light of the theoretical and practical approaches.
• can discuss the subject both at expert and non-expert levels.

The first part of the course is organised into a series of lectures and seminars. Students are expected to play an active role. Lectures are given by the course lecturer and invited lecturers. Students will also be required to present papers, and discuss course themes during lectures and seminars.

The second part of the course is a practical project in groups of 2-5 students. The course is completed by the students submitting a report and giving a presentation of their work.

None.

The assessment is based on:

• Project report in groups of 1-2 students. The total length of the report should be between 20 - 75 pages, each student contributes with 10 - 15 pages. The report counts for 80% of the final grade.
• Project presentation (30 minutes) in groups of 2-5 students. The presentation counts for 20 % of the final grade.

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course. The grade from the presentation cannot be appealed.

All aids are permitted.

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.

Associate Professor Evi Zouganeli