Expert
Project-Based
Control Systems
Autonomous Vehicle System Integration
This expert-level course is designed for those looking to master the complete system integration process for autonomous vehicles. Participants will learn to model vehicle movement, integrate disparate software modules using ROS, and implement control systems. The course culminates in a final project where teams will integrate and test a full system on the PSAS Parcel Robot, covering lane detection, object detection, mapping, and path planning.
Course Curriculum
- Autonomous Vehicle Movement Modeling
- Integration with ROS Programming
- Dynamic Properties of Autonomous Vehicles
- Speed and Steering Control (PID, Bicycle Model)
- System Integration Project (PSAS Parcel Robot)
- Final Module Integration: Lane Detection, Object Detection, Mapping, Path Planning, and Control
Course Information
Learning Outcomes
- Model autonomous vehicle movement and dynamics.
- Integrate complex software modules using ROS programming.
- Understand the dynamic properties of an autonomous vehicle.
- Implement and tune PID controllers for speed and steering.
- Manage and execute a full-system integration project.
Target Audience
Advanced students and engineers with significant experience in AV development, ready to tackle full system integration challenges.
Prerequisites
Completion of all preceding specialized courses (Lane Detection, Image Processing, Sensor Fusion) or equivalent industry experience is required.