Angewandte Biorobotik

What it is about

You learn how biological principles are applied to the design and control of two-legged walking robots. In the theory part, fundamentals of biped locomotion, control, biologically inspired optimization methods, and experimental setup are taught; in the practical project you design and optimize a controller for a robot setup and analyze the behavior.

What you will be able to do

• Explain biological concepts and apply them to technical tasks
• Describe the role of models in knowledge transfer biology → robotics and compare suitable models
• Characterize the limits of models and apply them to problem solving
• Differentiate and apply the pros and cons of biologically inspired optimization methods
• Apply acquired knowledge practically and design a controller for a walking robot

What the module consists of

• Theorie (Videos + Präsenz)Introduction to portfolio, presentation, literature research, interactive learning environments; basics of locomotion, control and optimization
• PraxisprojektTransfer of theory to a robot setup, design and optimization of a controller, analysis of behavior
• Übungen und GruppenarbeitConsolidation and deepening of competencies through discussions and supervised work in flipped-classroom format
• Portfolio und PräsentationenDocumentation of learning progress and regular feedback

Teaching method

• Flipped ClassroomLearn basics through short videos, use in-person phase for discussions and supervised group work
• Selbstständige Recherche und PortfolioarbeitDeepening of knowledge, documentation of learning progress and preparation of presentations
• Praktische Übungen und ProjektarbeitApplication and consolidation of what has been learned in real experimental setups