36-2620 Physical Computing I

This class provides familiarity with robotic systems, embedded processors, electronics and laser fabrication to create electromechanical devices which respond to environmental stimuli and use that inut to perform given tasks. In this class, we will examine robotic applications in art, industrial systems, music, architecture, drones, and rovers such as NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover. The students will begin by building a Bot and then use the principles to create their own devices or program new behaviors.

Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 36-1300 and 36-1501 or 36-1300 and 36-1310