6ELEN018W - Applied Robotics
Autumn 2025
Lecture slides/notes Tutorials Assignments Schedule Syllabus Contact Reading Assessment
This module covers the background knowledge for the dynamics of
robots, related algorithms and practical software skills to implement
a variety of 3D robots and controlling them using Python and
Matlab. The simulations of robots will include virtual worlds.
Lecture Slides:
24/9
13/10
20/10
Tutorials:
1
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3
Selected Tutorial Solutions:
1
Assignments:
Schedule
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Sep 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Nov 1 2
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Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 in-class test; assignment published
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Jan 1 2 3 4
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Syllabus
- Modeling the dynamics of 3D robot mechanisms
- Controlling different types of 3-dimensional robots
- Application of different algorithms related to robotics including search and path-planning with obstacle avoidance using simulations of virtual worlds.
- Exposure to machine learning algorithms related to robotics and also
intelligent control
Lectures: Monday 11:00-13:00, Cavendish, C2.14.
Dr Dimitris C. Dracopoulos,
, 7.116
Copland Building.
Office hours: Email me to arrange a meeting.
Reading Material
Reading Guide.
Assessment Process
- Coursework: 50%
- In-Class Test: 50%
Last modified: Fri Sep 26 16:51:36 UTC 2025