Robotic Manipulation | MIT Courses | Autonomous Systems

Explore the fundamental algorithmic approaches for creating autonomous robot systems that can manipulate physical objects in unstructured environments. Gain hands-on experience through projects and simulations.

Introduction

Introduces the fundamental algorithmic approaches for creating robot systems that can autonomously manipulate physical objects in unstructured environments such as homes and restaurants. Topics include perception, planning, as well as dynamics and control.

Highlights

• Covers key topics in robotic manipulation, including perception, planning, and control
• Offers both undergraduate (6.4210) and graduate (6.4212) versions of the course
• Provides hands-on experience through homework assignments and a final project
• Utilizes cloud resources and simulation for ambitious final projects
• Emphasizes communication skills through a communication-intensive format

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in robotics, autonomous systems, and manipulation of physical objects. The course provides a strong foundation in the algorithmic approaches and technical skills required for developing robotic manipulation capabilities.