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COMPUTER MODELING AND SIMULATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND ROBOTS

ME 468
Course Description

Introduction to the Robot Operating System (ROS). Concepts of vehicle dynamics modeling and simulation, with focus on tire, suspension, steering system, and powertrain modeling. Simulation of sensors (camera, lidar, radar, GPS, IMU). Terramechanics modeling for mobility on deformable terrains. Introduction to the autonomy stack (sensing, perception, planning, and control). Elements of artificial intelligence in autonomy. Elements of verification and validation.

Prerequisites

ME 459 and (COMPSCI 200 , COMPSCI 220 , COMPSCI 300 , 301, 302, COMPSCI 320 , or placement into COMPSCI 300 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

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Grade Point Average
3.79

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
76.92%

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Class Size
26

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Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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