UNIT 016 h allocated
Robot frames
- Transforms
- coordinate conventions
- timestamps
- sensor extrinsics
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RL & ROBOTICS / SPECIALIST
ROB310Robot perception, localisation & SLAM
24 h productive allocation9 h 36 m learning + 14 h 24 m training4 units · 1 assessed practical brief
Detailed course plan and training brief. A complete taught course pack is in preparation. The linked foundation module, where shown, is a smaller available resource.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A clear starting point.
Prerequisites: ROB301 · MTH110
Supported ROS 2 + compatible Linux and simulator; physical hardware not included by implication
WHAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE
- Explain the assumptions and failure modes in robot frames.
- Complete the practical: replay a supplied simulated sensor recording and analyse localisation error and transform consistency.
- Defend the resulting frame tree with reproducible evidence.
THE SUBJECTS / FOUR CONNECTED UNITS
What you will study.
UNIT 026 h allocated
Sensor interpretation
- Camera and range data
- filtering
- calibration
- synchronisation
UNIT 036 h allocated
Localisation and mapping
- Odometry
- sensor fusion
- SLAM concepts
- loop closure
UNIT 046 h allocated
Evaluation
- Trajectory error
- map consistency
- dropped messages
- recovery
THE TRAINING STUDIO
Make the subject
visible in your work.
Replay a supplied simulated sensor recording and analyse localisation error and transform consistency.
Evidence to produce
- Frame tree
- replay procedure
- trajectory metrics
- sensor-failure note
Training brief for supervised delivery. Code, datasets, answer keys and environment acceptance must be completed in the full course pack before delivery is confirmed.
ASSESS THE REASONING
A question you
should be able to answer.
Why can timestamp mismatch resemble a perception-model failure?
Review dimensions
Technical correctness · reproducibility · interpretation of results · failure analysis · individual explanation. Course-level rubric and faculty moderation form part of the final adopted teaching pack.
External reference access, hardware, cloud accounts and paid services are separate. No third-party certification is included by implication.