How can robots determine their state and properties of the surrounding environment from noisy sensor measurements in time? In this module you will learn how to get robots to incorporate uncertainty into estimating and learning from a dynamic and changing world. Specific topics that will be covered include probabilistic generative models, Bayesian filtering for localization and mapping.
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)
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- Estimation
- Mapping
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English
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University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Gaussian Model Learning
We will learn about the Gaussian distribution for parametric modeling in robotics. The Gaussian distribution is the most widely used continuous distribution and provides a useful way to estimate uncertainty and predict in the world. We will start by discussing the one-dimensional Gaussian distribution, and then move on to the multivariate Gaussian distribution. Finally, we will extend the concept to models that use Mixtures of Gaussians.
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 52 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Bayesian Estimation - Target Tracking
We will learn about the Gaussian distribution for tracking a dynamical system. We will start by discussing the dynamical systems and their impact on probability distributions. This linear Kalman filter system will be described in detail, and, in addition, non-linear filtering systems will be explored.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 21 min)
4 hours to complete
Mapping
We will learn about robotic mapping. Specifically, our goal of this week is to understand a mapping algorithm called Occupancy Grid Mapping based on range measurements. Later in the week, we introduce 3D mapping as well.
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 36 min)
3 hours to complete
Bayesian Estimation - Localization
We will learn about robotic localization. Specifically, our goal of this week is to understand a how range measurements, coupled with odometer readings, can place a robot on a map. Later in the week, we introduce 3D localization as well.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 23 min)
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TOP REVIEWS FROM ROBOTICS: ESTIMATION AND LEARNING
by ASNov 22, 2019
Really good course. Engaging and relevant content. The assignments push you but test your fundamentals and you end up learning a lot.
by NNJun 19, 2016
This is course is really helpful for beginners to understand how probability is useful in Robotics.Assignments are bit tough but worth the time .
by VGFeb 15, 2017
The material is clearly presented. The Matlab exercises complement and reinforce the subject, the level of difficulty is well balanced, thanks for this great course.
by SGMar 2, 2018
Very succinct lectures which provides necessary foundation to learn advanced localization algorithms.
About the Robotics Specialization
The Introduction to Robotics Specialization introduces you to the concepts of robot flight and movement, how robots perceive their environment, and how they adjust their movements to avoid obstacles, navigate difficult terrains and accomplish complex tasks such as construction and disaster recovery. You will be exposed to real world examples of how robots have been applied in disaster situations, how they have made advances in human health care and what their future capabilities will be. The courses build towards a capstone in which you will learn how to program a robot to perform a variety of movements such as flying and grasping objects.
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