Emerging Trends in Robotics

This seminar course introduces undergraduate students to emerging topics and frontiers in robotics through talks by speakers from academia and industry, as well as student-led presentations. The course emphasizes exposure to current research directions, critical analysis of robotics literature, and the effective communication of technical concepts.

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After successful completion of this class, the students will be able to:

• Understand and explain emerging research trends and technological directions in robotics | Understand
• Analyze and critique invited talks and research papers by identifying key contributions and limitations | Analyze
• Evaluate the relevance of emerging robotics research to real-world applications and societal challenges | Evaluate
• Create and deliver a structured oral presentation synthesizing insights from a research paper or invited talk | Create

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There is no required textbook book for this course.

• All course-related materials will be posted on the learning management system site.
• Activities/readings for each week will also be posted in weekly Modules.

The assessments will comprise of the following:

• Seminar Attendance (70%)
• Journal Club Presentation (30%)

Students must score at least 75% to get a S grade.

This course follows a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading scheme.

To receive a Satisfactory (S) grade, students must:

• Attend and actively participate in seminar sessions
• Deliver one journal club presentation during the semester
• Demonstrate engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking during discussions