Subject

Algorithms and Programming in Robotics

Course Title

Algorithms and Programming in Robotics
Algorithms and Programming in Robotics

Code

Small Vessel Sizing System 002

Study Programme

Embedded Systems Software

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

Second cycle

Academic year / semester

9 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Biljana Risteska Stojkoska, Petre Lameski

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

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10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

To study the methods used to programme modern robots and to examine
the programming languages and platforms that enable robot programming.
Students are introduced to tools currently used for robot programming: the Robot Operating System, development environments for programming microcontrollers, and other software tools.

11.

Course content

Evolution of robotics technologies.
Microcontrollers as controllers of robotic systems.
Microcontroller programming.
Robot programming with ROS.
Robot configurations and component interconnection.
Programming processes using asynchronous calls.
Programming real-time control processes.

12.

Learning methods

Lectures, practical exercises, independent work, project assignments and seminar papers

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

60 + 0 + 45 + 45 + 30 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	60 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	0 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	45 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	45 hours
16.3.	Home study	30 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	15 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	45 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	15 points
17.4.	Final exam	0 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

completion of activities 15.1 and 15.2

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian or English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and surveys

22.

Literature

22.1.

Required literature

22.2.

Additional literature

No. Author Title Publisher Year