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Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 26 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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About

In this second course of the Introduction to Robotics specialization, "Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation", you will learn how to perform basic inverse kinematics of (non-)holonomic systems using a feedback control approach. You will also learn how to process multi-dimensional sensor signals such as laser range scanners for mapping. Additionally, you will apply the overarching focus of mechanisms and sensors as sources of uncertainty and gain techniques to how to model and control them. It is recommended that you complete the first course of this specialization, “Introduction to Robotics: Basic Behaviors”, before beginning this one. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s MS in Computer Science degrees offered on the Coursera platform starting Fall 2, 2023. These fully accredited graduate degrees offer targeted courses, short 8-week sessions, and pay-as-you-go tuition. Admission is based on performance in three preliminary courses, not academic history. CU degrees on Coursera are ideal for recent graduates or working professionals. Learn more: MS in Computer Science: https://coursera.org/degrees/ms-computer-science-boulder

Modules

Course Welcome

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself!

3 Videos

  • Introduction to the Specialization
  • Meet the Instructor
  • Introduction to "Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation"

3 Readings

  • Earn Academic Credit for your Work!
  • Course Support
  • Course Activities

Video lecture

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Range Finders and Homogeneous Transforms

Introduction to Range Finders

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Set Up a Range Finder in Webots

1 Quiz

  • Hands On: Commissioning the Range Finder

Range Finders and Coordinate Transforms

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Range Sensing
  • Transforming 1D-Range Images into World Coordinates

1 Readings

  • Laser Range Finders

1 Quiz

  • Hands-On: Transforming World Coordinates in Webots

Introduction to Homogeneous Transforms

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Homogeneous Transforms

1 Readings

  • About Homogeneous Transforms

1 Quiz

  • Homogeneous Transforms Practice

From Webots to Real Robots: Range Finders

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • Range Finder Devices

Video lecture

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Mapping

Grid-Based Mapping

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Basic Mapping: Overview

1 Readings

  • Map Representations

1 Quiz

  • Hands-On: Mapping Part I - Basic Mapping

Topological Maps and Graphs

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Readings

  • Topological Maps
  • Grid Maps and Graphs

1 Quiz

  • Topological Maps and Graphs

Mapping Data Structures With Quad Trees

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Readings

  • QuadTrees

1 Quiz

  • QuadTrees

Video lecture

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Probabilistic Mapping and Configuration Space

Probabilistic Representations

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Probabilistic Map Representations

1 Quiz

  • Hands-On: Mapping Part II -Probabilistic Mapping

Configuration Space

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Configuration Space

1 Quiz

  • Hands-On: Mapping Part III - Configuration Space

Bresenham's Line Algorithm

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Bresenham's Line Algorithm

Video Lecture

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Trajectory Following

Introduction to Trajectory Following

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Trajectory Following

Setting Up for the Lab on Trajectory Following

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Trajectory Following - Set Up

1 Quiz

  • Setup "supervisors" and markers in Webots

Computing Error

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Trajectory Following - Computing Error

1 Readings

  • Euclidian Distance and Heading Error

1 Quiz

  • Hands-On: Distance and Heading Error

Control

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Control

1 Readings

  • Proportional Control

1 Quiz

  • Control

PID Control

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • PID Control

1 Quiz

  • PID Control

Video Lecture

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Differential Kinematics and Control

Implementing mapping and trajectory generation

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Implementing Mapping and Trajectory Generation

Auto Summary

"Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation" is a specialized course in Data Science & AI, led by Coursera. This advanced course focuses on inverse kinematics, sensor signal processing, and controlling uncertainties in robotic systems. Recommended for those who have completed "Introduction to Robotics: Basic Behaviors", it spans 8 weeks and offers both Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for recent graduates and working professionals, it also provides a pathway to CU Boulder’s MS in Computer Science.

Nikolaus Correll
Instructor

Nikolaus Correll