AE4820: Robotic Multibody Systems - NPS Online
Robotic Multibody Systems
Course #AE4820
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
This course focuses on the analytical modeling, numerical simulations and laboratory experimentation of dynamics and control of the autonomous maneuvering of robotic multibody systems. Systems of one or more robotic manipulators that are either on a fixed base or mounted on a moving base are considered the mechanics, guidance and control of these robotic manipulators are studied and their modeling analyzed in detail. Emphasis is given for the case of an open-tree robotic manipulator mounted on a drifting base. Applications are considered for orbiting spacecraft, underwater, surface, ground and airborne vehicles. The course laboratories focuses on analytical and numerical simulations as well as hands-on experimentation on hardware-in-the loop test bed. The Robotic Operating System as well as the Gazebo development environment is extensively used together with Matlab/Simulink and the in house developed Space Robotics Toolbox (SPART).
Included in degrees & certificates
- 223
- 299
- 367
- 569
Prerequisites
- AE3818
- ME3801

Application Deadlines
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08 Jan 2024
Spring Quarter applications due
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01 Apr 2024
Summer Quarter applications due
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08 Jul 2024
Fall Quarter applications due
Academic Calendar
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08 Dec 2023
Last day of classes
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12 Dec 2023 – 14 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter final examinations
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15 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter graduation
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