Selected Topics in Mechanical Engg (495-0-20)
Topic
Embedded Systems in Robotics
Instructors
Matthew Lawrence Elwin
847/491-5474
Technological Institute, Rm A292, 2145 Sheridan Rd, EV CAMPUS
Meeting Info
Technological Institute L160: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
This is a project-based course aimed at providing experience with a variety of software tools that may be valuable to a robotics engineer working with practical embedded systems. The course will use the Robot Operating System (ROS) as an example framework for software architecture, and learning ROS will be a primary goal of this course. After introductory material, students will work in groups to complete software-intensive robotics projects that operate with real hardware.
Registration Requirements
McCormick graduate student and permission from instructor or be enrolled in the MS in Robotics program.
Learning Objectives
Gain practical experience with a variety of software tools. Possible topics include Linux/Unix basics, Robot Operating System, software version control, real-time operating systems, C++/Python introductions, networking with linux, etc.
Evaluation Method
Problem sets and project work. Students will be expected to document projects in an online portfolio. There will be no exams.
Class Materials (Suggested)
A Gentle Introduction to ROS, J. O'Kane, ISBN 978-1492143239 (book website https://cse.sc.edu/~jokane/agitr/ )