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2021-2022 Westminster College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CS 115 - Introduction to Robotics

Semester Hours: 4

Students will design, build and program robots to autonomously complete various tasks. This course covers the fundamentals of robot design including understanding robot sensors, motion, and manipulators. These principles are put to practice as students are taught to build robots from off-the-shelf components. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming and they employ this skill to write software that controls their robot as it completes various tasks. Students will study the role of robots in society and explore ethical concerns surrounding their increased use.

Intellectual Perspective: QR