ECE 4160

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  • Schedule of Classes - January 5, 2026 3:59PM EST

ECE 4160
Fast Robots

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The course focus is on systems level design and implementation of fast and dynamic autonomous robots. With the recent DIY movement, design of kinematic robots is largely becoming a software challenge. In dynamic robots, however, any latency or noise can be detrimental. We will design a fast autonomous car, explore dynamic behaviors, acting forces, sensors, and reactive control on an embedded processor, as well as the benefit of partial off-board computation. Students will learn how to derive design specifications from abstract problem descriptions and gain familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques, system debugging, system evaluation, and online dissemination of work.


Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ECE 5160, MAE 4190, MAE 5190

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 12810 ECE 4160   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Once the class is full, please reach out to Professor Helbling (efh45). Thank you.

  • 12811 ECE 4160   LAB 401

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    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Helbling, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 12812 ECE 4160   LAB 402

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Helbling, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 12813 ECE 4160   LAB 403

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Helbling, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person