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ENGIN 253 - Flying Robots: From Small Drones to Aerial Taxis
Course Title
Flying Robots: From Small Drones to Aerial Taxis
Course Description
Aerial robots are increasingly becoming part of our daily lives. This course is aimed at a broad audience, and intends to give an introduction to the main considerations made when designing aerial robots. We will consider sizes ranging from less than 1 kilogram to vehicles that can carry multiple passengers. Using simple physics, we will derive some fundamental constraints and trade-offs. We will also discuss autonomy of such systems, and specifically different components used in the sense-decide-act feedback control loop.
Minimum Units
1
Maximum Units
1
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Mueller
Prerequisites
Multivariable calculus, Linear algebra, Differential equations (e.g. Math 53 & 54). Engineering physics (e.g. Physics 7A and Physics 7B).
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses
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Course Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes
Formats
Web-based Discussion, Web-based Lecture
Term
Summer
Weeks
Other
Weeks
5
Web-Based Discussion Hours
1
Web-Based Discussion Hours Min
1
Web-Based Discussion Hours Max
1
Web-Based Lecture Hours
2.6
Web-Based Lecture Hours Min
2.6
Web-Based Lecture Hours Max
2.6
Outside Work Hours
9
Outside Work Hours Min
9
Outside Work Hours Max
9
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
Other
Weeks
5
Web-Based Discussion Hours
1
Web-Based Discussion Hours Min
1
Web-Based Discussion Hours Max
1
Web-Based Lecture Hours
2.6
Web-Based Lecture Hours Min
2.6
Web-Based Lecture Hours Max
2.6
Outside Work Hours
9
Outside Work Hours Min
9
Outside Work Hours Max
9