2121343 – Seminar: Bionic Algorithms and Robot Technologies

This course looks at how biologically inspired robots and their methods and technologies derive problem-solving concepts from nature, through mechanical design, sensing, navigation, control and interpretation. These solution approaches are approximated by technical systems. The spectrum of robotics inspired by biology ranges from multi-legged walking robots, distributed sensor concepts and lightweight construction to machine learning methods and neuromorphic hardware. In this seminar, the goal is to work independently on a scientific topic within the field of biologically inspired algorithms and robotic technologies. Students will have the ability to conduct their own literature search on the current state of research, accurately summarize external work, compare and relate findings, and critically evaluate them. The results and insights will be compiled into a seminar paper and presented in an oral presentation.