RBE 2001
This is the index page for RBE 2001 wiki topics. This is the first of the four-course Unified robotics sequence introducing foundational theory and practice of robotics engineering from the fields of computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The focus of this course is the effective conversion of electrical power to mechanical power, and power transmission for purposes of locomotion, and of payload manipulation and delivery. Concepts of energy, power and kinematics will be applied. Concepts from statics such as force, moments and friction will be applied to determine power system requirements and structural requirements. Simple dynamics relating to inertia and the equations of motion of rigid bodies will be considered. Power control and modulation methods will be introduced through software control of existing embedded processors and power electronics. The necessary programming concepts and interaction with simulators and Integrated Development Environments will be introduced. Laboratory sessions consist of hands-on exercises and team projects where students design and build robots and related sub-systems.
The WPI course catalog recommends taking RBE 1001 (Introduction to Robotics), ES 2501 (Introduction to Static Systems), ECE 2029 (Introduction to Digital Circuit Design), and PH 1120 (General Physics- Electricity and Magnetism) or PH 1121 (Principles of Physics- Electricity and Magnetism).
Gompei the goat suggests taking ECE 2010 (Introduction to Electrical Engineering) before this course to make learning the electrical engineering concepts in the course much easier. Unified Robotics courses, as you will most likely find, are a lot of work. Be careful with the other courses that you will take alongside this course!
