Foundations of Robotics

CS 4750, CS 5750, ECE 4770, MAE 4760 Fall 2018

Foundations of Robotics is a challenging introduction to basic computational concepts used broadly in robotics. Topics include simulation, kinematics, control, optimization, and probabilistic inference. The mathematical basis of each area is emphasized, and concepts are motivated using common robotics applications and programming exercises.

NOTE: After January 1, 2020, CS 3220 is expected to be a prerequisite for this course.

Time and Place

MWF 3:35pm – 4:25pm (50 min) in Hollister Hall B14

Course Staff

Office Hours Google Calendar

• Instructor: Prof. Ross Knepper (rak@cs.cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Upson Hall 571

  • Tuesdays 11:00am–noon
  • Thursdays 1:20pm–2:15pm

• Admin TA: Julia Proft (jproft@cs.cornell.edu)

  Please direct any questions or comments about course administration to Julia via email, including issues with CMS or the VMs, possible typos in the readings, concerns about grading, and extension requests.

• TA: Claire Liang (cyl48@cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Gates Hall G13

  • Thursdays 5:30pm–6:45pm

• TA: Elizabeth Ricci (ear295@cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Gates Hall G11

  • Mondays 10:00am–11:00am

• TA: Niko Grupen (nag83@cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Gates Hall G17

  • Tuesdays 5:30pm–6:30pm

• TA: Alena Hutchinson (amh345@cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Gates Hall G17

  • Mondays 5:30pm–6:30pm

• TA: Eric Jing (epj32@cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Rhodes Hall 402

  • Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm

• TA: Chesley Tan (ct353@cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Gates Hall G11

  • Fridays 10:00am–11:00am

• TA: Nitya Kasturi (nsk43@cornell.edu)

  Office hours: Rhodes Hall 572

  • Wednesdays 4:30pm–5:30pm

• Admin: Randy Hess (rbh27@cornell.edu)