Sustainability robotics

ENV-530 / 3 crédits

Langue: Anglais

Summary

The goal of this course is to provide methods and tools of robotics in promoting sustainable development. The course is a balance between theoretical basics in robotics, associated case studies and project based learning.

Content

Introduction to Robotics: Introduction to key concepts in Robotics. Application examples include environmental and field robotics, case examples in the academic and industrial community, and development trends and opportunities for innovation.

Fundamentals of robotic systems: System components of ground based and aerial robots (e.g. hardware, software, sensors, system architecture, microcontrollers). Design, control and testing of robots given operational and payload constraints.

Project on robotics and AI for sustainability: The project is a simulation of an entrepreneurship venture including a structured development of project proposal and pitch presentation. It will also include end user requirements, project planning and contextualisation within the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Environmental Sensing, Entrepreneurship

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

None

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of common robotics building blocks and architectures
Explain the results of the mini project and contextualise it in larger robotics trends
Recognize key robotics and sustainability concepts and terminology
Recognize and articulate the relationship between robotics, sustainability, and innovation
Develop a project proposal within the context of entrepreneurship

Transversal skills

Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
Keep appropriate documentation for group meetings.
Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
Manage priorities.
Write a scientific or technical report.