ECE 678 - Introduction to Autonomous Vehicle Systems

(4 credits)

Present applications and future roles of autonomous manned and unmanned vehicle systems. The course introduces theoretical and practical backgrounds for components and integration of autonomous vehicle systems. Topics include mobility dynamics and control, sensors and perception, cognition and decision, action and commands, computer communications and integration. Case studies include lane following, obstacle avoidance, leader following, waypoint navigation and guidance. Homeworks, computer simulations and experiments.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (SYS 520) or have permission of instructor.