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151-0323-00L 4 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MAVT , D-INFK
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Hands-on Self-Driving Cars with Duckietown

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Maurilio Di Cicco, Dr. Andrea Censi
Number of participants limited to 30. Note: The previous course title until HS20 "Autonomous Mobility on Demand: From Car to Fleet".
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:05

Abstract

This course is a hands-on introduction to self-driving cars using the Duckietown platform.Each student is given a kit of parts and over the duration of the class must assemble, configure, and program their miniature self-driving car.

Objective

This course includes the basics of modeling, perception, planning, control, and learning for self-driving cars. The focus is on the integration and co-design of components and behaviors rather than algorithmic dept. The objective of the class is to give the student a pragmatic view of what it takes to design and operate a fleet of self-driving cars or any other large robotic systems.

Content

Perception, planning, modeling and control, based primarily on vision data, complemented by learning based approaches.

Resources

Lecture Notes

All materials are accessible from the EdX MOOC called "Self-driving cars with Duckietown".

Literature

Course notes will be provided for free in an electronic form. These are some books that can be used to provide background information or consulted as references: (1) Siegwart, Nourbakhsh, Scaramuzza - Introduction to autonomous mobile robots; (2) Norvig, Russell - Artificial Intelligence, a modern approach. (3) Peter Corke - Robotics Vision and Control (4) Oussama Khatib, Bruno Siciliano - Handbook of Robotics

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
The grade will be determined by the outcome of hardware and software exercises performed throughout the semester.

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
20.09.2023

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Hands-on Self-Driving Cars with Duckietown
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (ML F 38)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (ML F 38)
4 h weekly

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