CSCE 452/752 Robotics and Spatial Intelligence, Spring 2026
Homework 4
Pedro is designing software for a circular-shaped mobile robot that will
move around within his home. The robot moves within a space that is a 3m
by 3m square. The robot can rotate in place at a desired angular velocity
and it can travel straight ahead at a desired linear velocity in the
direction it is facing. Pedro's goal for the robot is to travel to certain
positions at certain times.
Form a mathematical model for this system by defining a state
space, an action space, and a transition function. Specifically, your
model should include:
- An equation of the form $X=\underline{\hspace{0.5in}}$, to define the state space, along with
an explanation for what a specific state means.
- An equation of the form $U=\underline{\hspace{0.5in}}$, to define the action space, along with
an explanation for what a specific action means.
- An equation of the form $x_{k+1} =\underline{\hspace{0.5in}} $, or
equivalently $f(x_k, u_k) = \underline{\hspace{0.5in}}$, to define the
state transitions correctly. You may assume that the actions are
executed perfectly, without noise or interference.