Autonomous Vehicles (H7122)
Autonomous Vehicles
Module H7122
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
A systematic understanding of operating principles of autonomous vehicles including interpreting main concepts, challenges and state-of-the-art technology
A systematic understanding of modern algorithms for perception, mapping, path planning and control of autonomous vehicles using visual and depth cameras and other sensors
Application of the mathematical theories to design and real-time implementation of complex algorithms for autonomous vehicles
Analysis of performance of autonomous vehicle algorithms by practical experiments using robots and MATLAB/SIMULINK tools in laboratory
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11010101011 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11010101011 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00101010100 |
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