6.185
Special Laboratory Subjects in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
"6.270 Autonomous Robot Design Competition"
6.270 Organizers
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Fee: 150.00 for for each team
Participants work together in groups of three to design, build, and program robots (made of LEGO and various sensors) in preparation for the final contest held at the end of IAP. This class is taught entirely by students and participation is open only to MIT undergraduate and graduate students; freshmen are strongly encouraged to participate. No experience is necessary as long as you are willing to learn how to play with LEGO and pick up some basic programming and soldering skills in class. A lottery will be held to select participants in mid October because this class is usually over-subscribed. This course is very time (and fun) intensive, starting from the very beginning of IAP and running at ludicrous-speed towards the course-consummating competition (held in 26-100 at the end of IAP). Therefore, it is highly recommended that participants do not have other major time commitments during IAP, as it tends to distract from enjoyment of this class. For more information please refer to our web page. (Class also gives 6 EDP units)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/6.270/www/index.html
Contact: 6.270 Organizers, 6.270-organizers@mit.edu
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6.186
Special Laboratory Subjects in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MASLab - Mobile Autonomous Systems Laboratory
Prof. Donald Troxel , Edwin Olson, Max Bajracharya
Mon-Fri, Jan 8, 10-12, 16-19, 22-26, 29-2, 12-08:00pm, Room TBA
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 15-Dec-2000
Limited to 15 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: Knowledge of embedded systems, AI, control systems
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Fee: 150.00 for covering the cost of materials not provided by donations
MASLab is a student-run activity in which students build autonomous robots to perform specific tasks. It builds on concepts learned in 6.270, but focuses on software, AI, and control system issues. A friendly contest will take place at the end. A full-time commitment during IAP is necessary. IAP 2001 is an exhibition year, so there will be some rough edges! Registration will be competitively restricted. (Class also gives 6 units of EDP)
Web: http://maslab.ravenousbirds.com
Contact: Edwin Olson, 629-2872, eolson@mit.edu
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6.S28
Introduction to Digital Electronics/ "6.007 License to Hack"
Kim Vandiver , Chris Wilkson
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, 2, 01-04:00pm, 4-402
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 01-Dec-2000
Limited to 10 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
This is a fun, hands-on introduction to digital electronics for students with no prior experience. For those considering electrical engineering as a major, this class will give a taste of the electronics designs you will be studying in the future. For those interested in the sciences, this class will provide you with a background in electronics so that you can understand the tools you will use. Learn to design your own circuits for those times when off-the-shelf solutions are not available. We'll begin by assembling a utility board, and in subsequent classes introducing digital logic gates, flip-flops, and counters. Fun final projects include a digital thermometer and a tape recorder. There will be several design projects in which you can try out your own ideas. If you have done digital electronics before - do not take this seminar!! Expect to spend about 20 hours per week over IAP.
Contact: Daniele Lantagne, 4-406, 253-7931, alethia@mit.edu
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