Course detail
Mobile Robots
FSI-0MR Acad. year: 2025/2026 Summer semester
The course explains basic techniques for the development of mobile robots. It addresses all necessary steps from initial design through simulation verification to the realization of an autonomous mobile robot. It is also intended for students who want to understand the basics principles of algorithms while solving simple engineering problems. The course consists of creating simple robotic projects in workgroups. Students are encouraged to intuitive approach while solving problems in the field of mobile robotics.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Supervisor
Entry knowledge
The course is intended for enthusiastic students with interests in mobile robotics. Some programming skills are welcomed as well as any knowlege about microcontrollers, sensors etc ... however, not required.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Credit requirements: active participation in laboratories and successful implementation of a group project in cooperation with the teacher. The project is defended by presenting in front of other students and ended with a practical demonstration of the implemented project. The evaluation is fully in competence of a tutor according to the valid directives of BUT.
Participation in laboratories is desirable in the case to fulfill the credits requirements. Teaching is divided according to weekly schedules. The form of compensation for missed seminars is fully at the discretion of the teacher.
Aims
The main objective of the course is to look behind the methods relating to mobile robots during practical realization of sample projects:
* explaining a relation of mobile robotics to the automotive industry
* deploying principles of embedded systems in mobile robotics (using the automotive HW, parking assistance, etc.)
* understanding the principles of programming using the Python programming language and embedded C.
Practical experiments are realized with support of commonly used hardware in mobile robotics and automotive (embedded systems, parking assistance sensors, etc.). The course is primarily designed for students interested in mobile robotics.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-MET-P: Mechatronics, Master's, compulsory-optional
Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, elective
Programme BIT: Information Technology, Bachelor's
specialization BITP: Information Technology, elective
Type of course unit
Laboratory exercise
39 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Mobile Robotics, currently solved problems.
2. Suitable platforms, used engineering tools.
3 Hardware peripherals, ultrasonic and infrared distance sensors.
4. Basic tasks for sensor processing, motion control methods, servo control.
5. Software tools suitable for the development of methods for intelligent mobile robot behavior.
6. Creation of simulation models of the robot and its environmental sensors.
7. Navigation methods of mobile robots.
8. Basic methods of localization, motion planning of the mobile robot.
9. Reaction to obstacles – detection and obstacle avoidance problem.
10. Path planning methods from the group of so-called. "Bug" algorithms.
11. Fundamentals of image processing methods from standard (web)cams.
12. Image processing devices with Android OS support.
13. Practical implementation of given autonomous mobile robots in laboratory conditions.