ECE 4532 - Autonomous Vehicle Systems I

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Overview of mobile robotics concepts. Fundamental theoretical concepts; kinematics modeling, rotation matrices, quaternions, Kalman filters. Basic sensors, wheel encoders, inertial measurement units (IMU), GPS, LIDAR, cameras. Planning and control algorithms; deliberate and reactionary path planning, environment mapping, path optimization, leader-follower, GPS navigation. Simulation using Robot Operating System (ROS) and C++. Cross-listed with ECE 5532. Students can’t receive credit for both courses.
Additional Requirement(s): Major Standing
Prerequisite(s): ECE 3540