TRC3500

Sensors and artificial perception ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: R A Russell

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit provides an introduction to transducer principles and the background to classify them in terms of performance and characteristics. A range of commonly available sensors are considered. Electronic components and data acquisition/digital signal processing software used in sensor systems are examined. Advanced sensory systems and associated programming techniques are introduced using robotic systems as an example domain.

Objectives: The student is expected to acquire an understanding of transducer principles and to be able to evaluate sensors in terms of their performance and characteristics. They should be able to develop a complete sensory system including specifying the electronic components required and programming data acquisition and signal processing functions. Students should gather an appreciation of advanced sensory techniques used in robotics and be familiar with their implementation and programming requirements.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory work: 20% + Written assignments: 10%.

Contact Hours: 3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and six hours of private study per week.

Prerequisites: TRC2500

Corequisites: TRC3300

Prohibitions: ECE4306, GSE3801