ACIT4610 Evolutionary artificial intelligence and robotics Emneplan

This course will present complex systems (cellular automata, networks, and agent-based) modelling and programming through state-of-the-art artificial intelligence methods that take inspiration from biology (sub-symbolic and bio-inspired AI methods), such as evolutionary algorithms, neuro-evolution, artificial development, swarm intelligence, evolutionary and swarm robotics.

During this course, students will get both theoretical and practical experience within complex systems and bio-inspired/sub-symbolic AI methods.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

On successful completion of the course, students should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence.

Knowledge

The student:

• has advanced knowledge in sub-symbolic and bio-inspired AI methods.
• has a clear understanding of key concepts in AI such as emergence, adaptation, evolution.
• has a clear understanding of complex systems modelling and analysis.

Skills

The student:

• can program complex systems using bio-inspired AI methods.
• can design and implement evolutionary and swarm robotic systems.
• can model complex systems using evolutionary AI models.

General Competence

The student:

• has theoretical and practical understanding of biologically-inspired AI methods, evolutionary robotics, complex systems methods.
• can understand and discuss relevance, strength and limitations of biologically inspired and complex systems.
• is able to work in relevant research projects.

This course aims to train students to face the complex challenges faced by society including issues related to the ageing population, human rights, climate change, sustainable development, and the rapid growth in industrialization 4.0.

The course will focus on experienced-based learning where students from multiple fields work together on a real-life local challenges with global implications. Students will work in collaboration with external partners organizations and businesses who struggle every day with producing innovative solutions While specific topics will vary, students will have the opportunity to choose among a variety of topics related to technology, innovation and society. Teams will be required to leverage their collective skills and experiences to effectively collaborate and produce new solutions to today's most complex challenges.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

The assessment will be based on the following:

• A group project delivery (2-4 students), consisting of a report (7500-3000 words) and code
• An individual oral examination (20 minutes)

The weight of the two parts is 50% each. The oral exam (individual) cannot be appealed.

Both parts must be separately passed in order to pass the course.

The project report should be between 7500-3000 words. Both the code/program and the report will be evaluated. The comprehensiveness of the code/program is evaluated with the assumption that each student in the group has committed about 60 hours towards developing the solution. As a general guideline, the code/program carries a stronger weight than the report.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

For the oral exam, students will not have access to computers or other aids.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Two mandatory mid-term group reports on the given portfolio/project (1000-1500 words)
• One mandatory mid-term group oral presentation on the given portfolio/projects (20 minutes; 15 minutes of presentation and 5 minutes of questions and answers. All group members must be present at the group presentation and participate in questions and answers.)

The assessment will be based on the following:

• A group project delivery (2-4 students), consisting of a report (7500-3000 words) and code
• An individual oral examination (20 minutes)

The weight of the two parts is 50% each. The oral exam (individual) cannot be appealed.

Both parts must be separately passed in order to pass the course.

The project report should be between 7500-3000 words. Both the code/program and the report will be evaluated. The comprehensiveness of the code/program is evaluated with the assumption that each student in the group has committed about 60 hours towards developing the solution. As a general guideline, the code/program carries a stronger weight than the report.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.