METR 4202: Advanced Controls & Robotics

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METR 4202 PS/Lab 3 Demos:
- Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8pMk4YfhnmRPGMqp1
- Video: https://www.facebook.com/UQEngTech/videos/1425812450807764/ Enjoy!
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Welcome to METR 4202/7202 -- Robotics & Automation!

Overview:

This course teaches the fundamentals of autonomous systems design and control -- including robotic systems analysis, synthesis. The first part of this course will cover select mathematical techniques of Homogeneous transformations, serial (open-chain) kinematics, multi-body dynamics, state-space control, and vision as they pertain to solving complex geometrical problems seen in calculating the correct positions and speeds to drive the robot motors in order to move the arm in the desired manner. The latter parts of this course discuss the design of controllers using state-space and adaptive control techniques.

The goal, as explained in our recent paper, is to be able to understand keywords in the robotics domain and, in particular, be able to interpret an abstract from a paper in a major robotics conference, such as ICRA or RSS.

Additional information can be found on the Courses & Programs listing and in the Course Profile (for METR4202 and METR7202).

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Links / Resources:

Platypus² _Beta:

An open, online assignment submission system supporting peer assessment that randomizes on a per-question, as compared to a per assignment, basis. (concept sketch)

Assignments, Laboratories & Due Dates:

Problem Set 1 (10%): Kinematics
- Due: Aug/25/2017
- PDF Version
Problem Set 2 (10%): Sensing & Perception
- Due: Sept/15/2017 (Demo on Sept/14)
- Sample Image Library
  - Sample Image & Video Library as ZIP File [Large! 750 MB]
- PDF Version
Problem Set/Laboratory 3 (50 %) -- Robotic Systems: Around Stumbling Blocks
- Due: Oct/26/2017 (with demos until Nov/10/2017)
- Github/UQ Account "Linkage" form
- ⇒ Demonstration Time Sign Up Form
- Peer Assessment Factor Form for Lab
  (Please complete one form per team member)
- Grading Form
- Pictures & Videos -- Enjoy!

For METR7202 Only: Research Paper in Robotics
- Viva (15 min) Sign Up Time (Nov/2/2017)

Schedule & Locations:

Lectures:
- Wednesday from 3:10 pm -- 4:50 pm in Parnell (Bldg 7) -- Room 222

Prac (Lab) Sessions:
- Thursday: from 12:00 pm -- 3:00 pm [Staring Week 2]
- in: Axon -- Room 104 -- Axon Learning Lab
Tutorials:
- Friday from 11:00 am -- 11:50 am
- in: Axon -- Room 104 -- Axon Learning Lab

References/Textbooks:

Robotics, Vision & Control
by Peter Corke
Available for sale from Amazon -- Also available for online reading via SpringerLink
UQ Library eBook: 364220144X

Contact Information:

Please e-mail us at: metr4202@itee.uq.edu.au
Unit Coordinator: Surya P. N. Singh -- GP South (Bldg. 78), Office 531 -- x58328

Please refer comments & questions to: metr4202@itee.uq.edu.au

Previous Courses: METR4202/7202 -- 2016 || METR4202/7202 -- 2015 || METR4202/7202 -- 2014 || METR4202/7202 -- 2013 || METR4202/7202 -- 2012
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