Engineering & Computer Science

CEG 499
WWW Autonomous Robotics

Description: Robotics based engineering practicum.

Students will develop, implement, and test a series of controllers for a mobile robot.  Simulation software and access to a www connected Robot will be provided.  All interactions will be online.  Evaluation will be via individual student designed notebooks.

Credits: 4 undergraduate quarter hours

Prerequisites: Engineering or CS undergraduate completion of first course in CS/programming.

Fees: See the Schedule of Quarterly Fees

Please check with a campus advisor when seeking courses for a degree.

Enrollment limit: 10

Sections of this course with distance learning components:

CEG 499 section 10

Delivery method: World Wide Web, Email and Chatting

Special Requirements:  Student needs access to an Internet connected computer that he/she can install software on.

URL: http://carl.cs.wright.edu

Contact: John Gallagher, jgallagh@cs.wright.edu, (937) 775- 3929

Frequency of On-Site Contact: None

Minimum technical requirements:

Intel/Microsoft Windows

• Intel Pentium (or equivalent) 650mHz processor
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• Windows 2000 is acceptable, but Windows XP Pro is recommended
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

Apple Macintosh

• Power Macintosh G4 550mHz
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• MacOS X 10.3
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

You will also need internet access with a 56 kbps modem or faster connection and a compatible web browser.

Enrollment Procedures: See the Distance Learning Sign Up page.