Project: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student implements a working robot. The student is able to use simulation and the most commonly used robotics tools in design. The student is able to program a robot to execute a specified task.
The student is able to apply agile methods in a practical robotics development project. The student understands the special features of agile system development and prototyping and is able to utilize suitable tools.

Content

The robot can be a mobile -, service or collaboration robot (cobot). Students assign tasks to a robot based on given specifications

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the basic concepts of robotics. The student is able to search for the necessary information about robotics and understand the operation of sensors. The student is able to use actuators.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to technically define the hardware and software functions of a robot. The student is able to design a hardware platform and implement ( programming ) a robot system and related software intelligence.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to define, design, implement and test a robot system. Can use sensors and actuators in the robot in an advanced way. Able to develop the robot and its functions on its own

Execution methods

- Agile methods in project management (eg. Scrum)
- Agile development tools
- Prototyping

Accomplishment methods

The robotics project is implemented in small groups of students. The course utilizes the robotics laboratory environment and the equipment found there.