Homework
Assignment -- Unit B
Note: You should
submit a hardcopy (typing is strongly recommended or writing clearly)
before the
beginning of class time on the due date.
Read
all articles about DARPA grand challenge (posted in our website under
Unit B case study) and answer the following questions:
1. During the 2004 Challenge the Blue
Team neglected to turn on the unit responsible for maintaining balance.
Consequently, the robot fell over immediately and was unable to right
itself. What changes might be made to the system to prevent this sort
of blunder?
2. In 2005, Team DAD used a Toyota truck with a system of spinning
lasers as it’s “visual” system. What advantages and or disadvantage
does such a system have compared to camera-based systems?
3. How different was the 2007 DARPA urban challenge from the earlier
ones? Do you think that difference led to the design of the new robots
to exhibit some human like personalities?
4. Which team (robot) won the 2004, 2005 and 2007 DARPA challenges respectively?
5. What is the main goal of "Shelley", the robot Audi designed to climb
the Pikes Peak in Colorado? What advantages does it hold over a human
driver?