ECE 264Visual Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles
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.
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
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | J Baskin Engr 165 | S. McGuire | Open 15/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mcguire | 4.0 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 80% | 20 |
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