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ECE 264Visual Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles

7 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Introduces the mathematical foundations of visual navigation in mobile robotics. Topics include 3D geometry, 2D camera projective geometry, optimization, visual-inertial navigation, and SLAM. This class consists of lectures and several team-based projects with aerial robotics applications.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites, but students should have working knowledge of linear algebra and programming in C++ and Python. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

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When it runs

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
J Baskin Engr 165S. McGuireOpen 15/25

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Steve Mcguire4.0 / 53.8 / 580%20

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