Sensors and perception systems , 4 credits

Course content

The course covers the following topics in the context of sensor and perception systems for robotics:

• The role of sensors in a probabilistic robotic framework
• Positioning sensors: encoders and accelerometers
• Range sensors: sonars, radars and laser range finders
• Image sensors: cameras
• Global positioning sensors: GPS and indoor localization systems
• 3D range sensors: ToF, structured light and stereo vision
• Chemical sensors
• Calibration
• Noise modelling and characterization
• Noise filtering and sensor data processing
• Scene perception: mapping and registration
• Object perception: recognition and detection

Course information

The course is planned to be offered in Spring 2025. 

The course consists of 3 obligatory virtual meetings (3 hours each). Dates and time for those meetings will be decided together with the students who sign up for the course.

Please note: At least four students need to sign up for the course in order for it to be offered. 

How to register interest in the course

A form will be posted here when it is time to sign up for the course.