ECE 216Bio-Inspired Locomotion
Presents the principles of biological locomotion and application to robotics problems. Students learn about effective movements in the biological world (slithering, walking, climbing, and flying); extract their underlying principles; and apply them creatively to robotics design. (Formerly CMPE 216.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 9 or equivalent. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students, and seniors by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Porter Acad 144 | M. S. Teodorescu | Closed 47/20 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mircea Teodorescu | 2.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 45% | 18 |
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