Unit 4: Probability and Planning

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After a brief introduction to probability theory and computational search strategies, this unit focuses on modeling uncertainty and making robust plans. Robotic applications include mapping an unknown space, determining one's location in a known space, and plotting a route through a maze.

Two images representing how the robot navigates through a maze.

Course topics, exercises and theme.
Topics	Bayes' theorem, search strategies
Lab Exercises	Mapping: drive robot around unknown space and make map Localization: give robot map and ask it to find where it is Planning: plot a route to a goal in a maze
Theme	robust design in the face of uncertainty

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