Robotics: Science and Systems I & II


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Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) I & II Course Info

Course Descriptions

6.141 Robotics: Science and Systems I
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units: 2-6-4
Lecture: MWF1 (32-155) Lab: MW3-5 (33-004)

Presents concepts, principles, and algorithms for computation and action in the physical world. Topics covered are: motion planning; geometric reasoning; kinematics and dynamics; state estimation; tracking; map building; manipulation; human-robot interaction; fault diagnosis; and embedded system development. Students specify and design a small scale yet complex robot capable of real time interaction with the natural world. Students may continue content in 6.142. Prior knowledge of one or more of the following areas would be useful: control (2.004 or 16.30); software (1.00 or 6.170 or 16.35); electronics (6.002 or 6.070 or 6.111 or 6.115); mechanical engineering (2.007); or independent experience such as MasLAB, 6.270 or a relevant UROP. Enrollment limited.

Instructors: J. Leonard, U. O'Reilly, N. Roy, D. Rus, S. Teller

(The subject RSS I has been listed under the following MIT subject numbers in the past: 6.188, 13.700, 16.401, 16.415J.
Its permanent number is 6.141.)

6.142 Robotics: Science and Systems II
Prereq: 6.141 or permission of instructor
Units: 2-6-4
Lecture: (tba) Lab: (tba)

Implementation and operation of the embedded system designed in 6.141. Addresses open research issues such as sustained autonomy, situational awareness, and human interaction. Students carry out experiments to assess their design and deliver a final written report. Prior knowledge of one or more of the following areas would be useful: control (2.004 or 16.30), software (1.00, 6.170 or 16.35), electronics (6.002, 6.070, 6.111 or 6.115), mechanical engineering (2.007), independent experience (MasLAB, 6.270 or a UROP).

Instructors: J. Leonard, U. O'Reilly, N. Roy, D. Rus, S. Teller

(The subject RSS II has been listed under the following MIT subject numbers in the past: 6.189, 13.701, 16.401.
Its permanent number is 6.142.)


Acknowledgements

  • We are grateful to the Dean of Engineering and the School of Engineering for their award of Educational Innovation funds in support of RSS.

  • We are grateful to Sun Microsystems for their donation of 10 Sun 1100Z Workstations and flat-panel displays for use in RSS!

  • We are grateful to the d'Arbeloff Foundation for its award of financial resources to support the development, assessment, and export to other schools of RSS.

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