FAQ

Questions

1. What is the textbook?
2. Is this a theory class or a programming class?
3. Will we get to program robots in this class?
4. What robots will we be using?

Some answers

1. What is the textbook?

   The textbook that I am using is "Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots" by Roland Siegwart and Illah Nourbakhsh. More details can be found on the course information page.

   While this is an excellent book, and you are sure to find it interesting and useful, note that it is not a required text.

2. Is this a theory class or a programming class?

   Both.

   The class will involve both theory (for example the theory behind particle filters) and programming.

3. Will we get to program robots in this class?

   Yes.

   The class will involve programming both simulated and real robots.

4. What robots will we be using?

   We will primarily be using the Create, an educational version of the Roomba vacuum cleaner robot.

   More details can be found on the robot information page.