Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MECH 598 001 (CRN: 25633)
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Farrell, Logan
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 10
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 40
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 40
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 12:04AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Introduction to the kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators and to applications of artificial intelligence and computer vision in robotics. Additional work requied for Graduate course. Cross-list: MECH 498, COMP 498, ELEC 498. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 598 if student has credit for MECH 498.