Providing state of the art knowledge and skills in the field of robotics
The Robotics and Vision minor focuses on design and realization of vision-based robotic applications that are robust, reliable, adaptable and efficient. It provides the fundamental knowlegde and basic set of skills on characterization of various types of robots, design and realization of vision systems, and application of advanced control techniques.
- Code
M.1168
- Start
February
- Type
Fulltime
- Language
English
- Max number of students
24
- Location
Enschede
- Minor Type
B: Available for some HBO courses
- Audience
Saxion student, Non-Saxion student
Course content
The robots at focus, such as autonomous ground vehicles or drones, need to interpret the world to be able to act in it accordingly. You’ll learn to develop computer vision algorithms that interpret images, to model various types of robots and to develop modern controllers for actuation of these robots. You’ll apply knowledge gained in relevant and ongoing projects at the research group Smart Mechatronics And RoboTics (SMART).
Among many other topics, the following will be addressed:
- Dynamic modeling of robots (industrial, ground and aerial robots)
- Path planning and mapping for AGVs
- Differential drives, omni wheels, Ackermann steering
- Design and implementation of modern controllers for high performance
- Structure-from-Motion (2D to 3D reconstruction)
- Robotic Operating System (ROS2)
- Systems engineering a vison-based robot application
The minor is organized within a semester. The medium of instruction is English. The curriculum consists of three theoretical modules and a project in parallel.
- Computer Vision (5 ec)
- Modern control (5 ec)
- Robotics (5 ec)
- Project Robotics & Vision (15 ec)
As Computer Vision is wrapped up halfway through the semester, there is more time for the project in the second half.
Students studying Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Applied physics may enroll. Students in other programs may be allowed to enroll, but only after consultation with the minor coordinator.
Potential participants must have successfully passed the propaedeutic exam and must have been awarded at least 45 ec in the second year of their major.
Be the engineer who is ready for a robotizing future!
The grading is based on individual performance as well as group work in e.g. practical assignments, written exams and project deliverables.