Computer Science 403 - IntroRobotcs:PercpMechDynCntrl

This course covers concepts and methods to understand how robots move and interact with the physical world. We will study how to define robots, describe their state, and control their motion. We will study the representation of three-dimensional movement, mechanisms (kinematics and dynamics), actuators, dynamics-based feedback control, and trajectory optimization. Students will also learn Matlab software to build simulation and analysis tools.

Open to Senior and Junior Computer Science majors only. MATH 235 & COMP 220/30 w/ C UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMING CLASS, Matlab or Python programming experience is preferred. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https: //www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.