Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
8803
Section:
GAN
CRN
94851
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Lu
Instructor last name:
Gan
Catalog Description

Mobile robots, ranging from ground vehicles and aerial drones to deep-sea explorers, play a critical role in modern autonomous systems and are increasingly prevalent across diverse application domains. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical foundations of robot mobility, emphasizing modeling, optimization, estimation, and control. Designed to support both theoretical understanding and practical skill development, the course offers extensive hands-on experience with a variety of mobile robots in simulation and on physical hardware.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active