Introduction to Robotics using "Braitenburg Vehicles"

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Basic concepts of life and behavior are examined, using metaphors of simple organisms. Advanced laboratory exercises include developing algorithms on robots to have simple behaviors to external stimuli.

Required Book: "Vehicles, Experiments in Synthetic Psychology" by Valentino Braitenberg (1984)

Required Tools: For the advanced labs, a Robot that is easily programmable either locally or remotely. Must have light sensors. Programming tools are known and available.