Course syllabus - Robotic Systems

Objectives

The course will provide in-depth knowledge of some of the fundamentals of robotics, "Sense, Plan and Act". The course aims to provide the student with a good understanding and familiarity with of some of the commonly used tools used to simulate, model and visualize robots in software and then apply their knowledge in practice through the development of their own robot system. 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

1. use operating systems and control systems for robots, at a basic level,
2. be able to use simulation environments as tools in the development process for a robot, at a basic level,
3. develop and implement sensor solutions for robotics systems,
4. develop and implement software for simple autonomous decision-making,
5. develop and implement the action of a robot with safety in mind and
6. explain the structure of a robot system orally, in writing and through block diagrams in a concise and informative way. 

Course content

Design and develop robots and their subsystems. "Sense Plan Act". Multithreaded programming, inter-process communications and scheduling in embedded systems. Programming and implementation of sensor solutions, sensor fusion and sensordata-based decision making. Introduction to commonly occurring hardware in robotics platforms for the collection of sensor data or to interact with the environment. Working with robotic systems and robotic simulation software. 

Specific requirements

Programming of Embedded Systems 7.5 credits, Electronic Systems 7.5 credits, Measurement Technique 7.5 credits, Architecture and Communication for Embedded Systems 7.5 credits, Electrical Measurement Systems 7.5 credits or equivalent. 

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), 1,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G). 
Laboratory work (LAB2), 1,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 3-4, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G). 
Laboratory work (LAB3), 1,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 4-5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G). 
Project (PRO1), 3 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-6, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5. 

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps with 2,5 credits with DVA315 Operating Systems.