Program Overview

Robotic Perception A.A. 2009/2010

The Percezione Robotica program for the academic year 2009/2010 is led by Professor Cecilia Laschi.

Program Structure

The program is divided into several modules:

• A. Introductory Module
  • A.I Lesson: Introduction to Biorobotics
• B. Fundamentals of Robotics and Control module
  • Lesson B.I: Fundamentals of mechanics and kinematics of robots
  • Lesson B.II: Sensors for robotics
  • Lesson B.III: Fundamentals of robot control
  • Lesson B.IV: Architectures for planning robot behavior
  • Lesson B.V: Fundamentals of robotic navigation
• C. Active Perception Module
  • Vision in humans and robotic vision
    • Lesson C.I: Vision in Man
    • Lesson C.II: Robotic vision
    • Lesson C.III: Retinal vision
  • Touch in humans and robotics
    • Lesson C.IV: Human somatosensory system
    • Lesson C.V: Artificial touch

Student Enrollment

The following students are enrolled in the course:

1. Luca Canensi
2. Giuliano D'Elia
3. Christian Grioli
4. Simon Krige
5. Chiara Marcheschi
6. Linda Orr¨
7. Loris Pozzobon
8. Rita Pucci
9. Luigi Trevisi
10. Walter Verdese
11. Roberto Vitillo

Examination Dates

The examination dates for the program are:

• 3 June 9am at the Polo Sant'Anna Valdera, Pontedera
• 24 June 9am at the Polo Sant'Anna Valdera, Pontedera
• 20 July 9am at the Polo Sant'Anna Valdera, Pontedera
• 8 September 9am at the Polo Sant'Anna Valdera, Pontedera

Additional Information

Previous years' programs include Robotic Perception A.A. 2006/2007, Robotic Perception A.A. 2007/2008, and Robotic Perception A.A. 2008/2009.