Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the students will be able to identify and describe the key components and mechanisms used in robotic systems and gain competence in designing simple robot structures. They will be able to program robot control systems using relevant programming languages and to process sensor data for robot perception and decision-making. They will also gain practical experience in programming and debugging embedded systems for real-time applications.

Additionally, the students will be familiar with autonomous systems in robotics and understand ethical and safety considerations in developing autonomous systems.

Content

Robot Components and Mechanisms
Robot Control and Programming
Sensors and Perception
Introduction to Embedded systems and real-time computing
Introduction to autonomous systems

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.