Robotics: Mobility

Discover the fascinating world of robot mobility in the course "Robotics: Mobility" offered by the University of Pennsylvania. This comprehensive course delves into the utilization of motors and sensors by robots to navigate through unstructured environments. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students will gain insights into the design of robot bodies and behaviors that enable reliable mobility in complex and dynamic settings.

The course covers a wide array of topics, including the comparison of mobility in animals and robots, the kinematics and dynamics of legged machines, and the creation of dynamical behavior using energy landscapes. As students progress through the modules, they will explore the principles and applications of behavioral and physical templates, embodied behaviors, and programming work, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to design and control robots for enhanced mobility.

• Gain a deeper understanding of how robots can leverage their motors and sensors to move effectively in unstructured environments.
• Explore the dynamics of legged machines and the principles of designing robot bodies and behaviors for optimal mobility.
• Learn to compose sensorimotor programs using simple dynamical abstractions and delve into the integration of energy landscapes into robot design.

Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of robotics and mobility, and elevate your expertise in creating and controlling robots that can navigate and adapt to diverse and challenging environments.