CMPS375

This course is a hands-on introduction to the basic concepts in mobile robotics, focusing on control methodologies and the current state of the art in both research and application. Some of the key topics we will discuss are the history of Robotics, basic concepts of the robot motion, localization, path planning, sensing and perception, control methodologies, human-robot interaction, and robot ethics. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the current state of robotics, including open problems that are faced. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience in programming multiple types of robots for various applications and problems.