2 12 - Introduction to Robotics

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Overview of robot mechanisms, dynamics, and intelligent controls. Planar and spatial kinematics, motion planning; mechanism design for manipulators and mobile robots, multi-rigid-body dynamics, 3-D graphic simulation; control design, actuators, sensors; wireless networking, task modeling, human-machine interface, and imbedded software. Weekly laboratories for experience with servo drives, real-time control, and embedded software. Group term project requires design and fabrication of robotic systems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 2.004

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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