Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

General objectives. The course provides basic tools for the control of robotic systems: kinematic analysis, trajectory planning, programming of motion tasks for robot manipulators in industrial and service environments. Specific objectives. Knowledge and understanding: Students will learn how actuation units and sensing components of robots operate, the basic methods for the kinematic modeling, analysis and control of robot manipulators, as well as the main algorithms for trajectory planning. Apply knowledge and understanding: Students will be able to analyze the kinematic structures of industrial robots and to design algorithms and modules for planning and controlling robot trajectories. Critical and judgment skills: Students will be able to characterize the functionality of a robotic system with reference to a given industrial or service task, analyzing the complexity of the solution, its performance, and the possible weaknesses. Communication skills: The course will allow students to be able to present the main problems and the technical solutions related to the use and application of robotic systems. Learning ability: The course aims at developing autonomous learning abilities in the students, oriented to the analysis and solution of problems in the use of robots.