CSE461 Lecture 1
CSE461 Lecture 1
CSE 461
Lecture 1: Chapter 1(Introduction to robotics: basics)
Niloy Irtisam
Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
Brac University
Marks Distribution
• Quizzes/Class Tests: 15%
• Attendance : 5%
• Mid Term Examination: 20%
• Final Examination: 35%
• Lab: 15%
• Project: 10%
• Total: 100%
Syllabus
Chapter Description Class
Machine Learning
6 . Robot Learning Reinforcement Learning 16 - 18
Computer Vision
What is a robot?
What is a robot?
"An automatic device that performs functions normally ascribed to humans or a machine in the form of a
human."
[Webster's Dictionary]
"Robotics is that field concerned with the intelligent connection of perception to action."
[Mike Brady]
Robotics
Robotics is a branch of engineering and computer science that deals with the design,
construction, operation, and use of robots.
https://www.ubs.com/global/en/investment-bank/in-focus/research-focus/china-360/2020/warehouse-robotics.html
How Robots Are Used Across Industries
● Industrial
● Farming and Agriculture
● Healthcare
● Logistics
● Family Robots
Think of some features for your own family
robot !
Next Class
• Laws of Robotics
• Primitives
• Paradigms
Thank You