Project IT, 1IT170

Autonomous Robots for The Real World

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A one-semester project course at the Information Technology Program, spring 2006.

The goal of this course is to develop skills and knowledge in

  • Synthesis of complex computer systems
  • Principles and patterns in system design
  • Working together in a group of engineers towards a common goal

The course contains some lectures and lab exercises, but the key element is a 20 week project for developing systems of autonomous robots.

A schedule for the course is available in the timeline page.

Projects

The course boasts two robot projects, called Magne and Mundilfare.

Participants

The list of students participating is only available locally for personal integrity reasons.

Resource Persons

  • Jakob Carlström is responsible for the course
  • Alexander Åhman provides knowledge and tools for hardware design, near-hardware programming and electronics
  • Olof Rensfelt is a resource in the area of networking and computer systems
  • Mattias Wiggberg teaches project methodology
  • Mikael Carlsson manages transports and travel
  • Torkel Danielsson is the liason with our industrial partner and product manager for the line inspection robot
  • In addition, informal resource persons may be engaged by the project members