Short Course in I-SET Robotics for the Future (77068)

Short Learning Programmes

Duration: Semester, 15 weeks per module

Language medium: English

Target group:

Educators and community leaders who require the relevant knowledge and skill to present robotics in education. Currently there is no formal module where this knowledge and skill are presented, taught and explored in a comprehensive, coherent and structured format.
This course is theoretical. No practical work is included..

Registration periods:

Semester Registration Periods

Course leader details:

Dr P M Gouws: gouwspm@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp

Modules:

SCIFF01 - I-SET Robotics for the Future

Content:

Unit 1 - Sensing for Data, Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
The use of sensors for the collection of data used by the robots to makes sense of the environment.  The analysis of this data towards artificial intelligence.
Unit 2 - Bio inspired Robotics and Biometrics
Bio inspired robotics considers the concepts from nature and applies these concepts in the design of real-world engineered systems.
Unit 3 - Exploring Robotics (Air, Sea and Space)
Robots are used to explore the air (e.g. drones), the sea (e.g. underwater drones) and space (e.g. Rover on Mars).  The unit considers the features and criteria required for such exploring robots.
Unit 4 - Navigation and Orientation (SLAM and Path Planning)
For mobile robots, the simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) is required to position and orientation robots.  The SLAM algorithms are considered.
Unit 5 - On the Horizon and Potential Impact
The status quo of robotics is considered in terms of predications for future applications and development. The impact of agility robotics and the development of Boston Dynamics is considered.