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151-0601-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-INFK , D-MATH

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Theory of Robotics and Mechatronics

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Sascha Stoeter, Dr. Petr Korba

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:57

Abstract

This course provides an introduction and covers the fundamentals of the field, including rigid motions, homogeneous transformations, forward and inverse kinematics of multiple degree of freedom manipulators, velocity kinematics, motion planning, trajectory generation, sensing, vision, and control.

Objective

Robotics is often viewed from three perspectives: perception (sensing), manipulation (affecting changes in the world), and cognition (intelligence). Robotic systems integrate aspects of all three of these areas. This course provides an introduction to the theory of robotics, and covers the fundamentals of the field, including rigid motions, homogeneous transformations, forward and inverse kinematics of multiple degree of freedom manipulators, velocity kinematics, motion planning, trajectory generation, sensing, vision, and control.

Content

An introduction to the theory of robotics, and covers the fundamentals of the field, including rigid motions, homogeneous transformations, forward and inverse kinematics of multiple degree of freedom manipulators, velocity kinematics, motion planning, trajectory generation, sensing, vision, and control.

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination

Exam: written, 90 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Theory of Robotics and Mechatronics	Tue 08:15-11:00 (CAB G 61)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor
- For All Programme Regulations
  - Fields of Specialization
    - Robotics (Only one of the two course units 263-5902-00L Computer Vision resp. 227-0447-00L Image Analysis and Computer Vision may be recognised for credits. More precisely, it is also not allowed to have recognised one course unit for the Bachelor's and the other course unit for the Master's degree.)
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Focus Specialization
    - Mechatronics (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Bradley Nelson To achieve the 20 credits for Focus Specialization Mechatronics, 151-0640-00L Studies on Mechatronics is compulsory.)
Computer Science Bachelor
- Minor Courses
  - 5. Semester
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Robotics, Systems and Control (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
Computational Science and Engineering Master
- Fields of Specialization
  - Robotics (Only one of the two course units 263-5902-00L Computer Vision resp. 227-0447-00L Image Analysis and Computer Vision may be recognised for credits. More precisely, it is also not allowed to have recognised one course unit for the Bachelor's and the other course unit for the Master's degree.)
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Track Courses
  - Biomechanics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Biomechanics track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Electronics and Photonics (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Electronics and Photonics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialisation Courses (These specialisation courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Electronics and Photonics", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialisation courses during the Master's Programme.)
  - Systems and Control (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Systems and Control", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialisation Courses (These specialisation courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Systems and Control", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialisation courses during the Master's Programme.)
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Programme. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Electronics and Photonics
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)
    - Systems and Control
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)
Robotics, Systems and Control Master
- Core Courses