Summer School in Self-driving Cars

Requirements:

• Familiarity with Linux command line
• Basic understanding of Git version control workflow
• Good command of the Python programming language

Recommended:

• Prior exposure to Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Prior experience with robotics
• Prior experience with machine learning

Recommended reading:

1. Linux command line
2. Git version control
3. Python Numpy
4. ROS Tutorials

Assignments:

1. implement a simple publisher and subscriber
2. implement GNSS localiser
3. implement pure pursuit controller
4. implement a global planner using the Lanelet2 library
5. implement a lidar-based object detector
6. implement a rule-based local planner
7. implement a camera-based traffic light detector
8. implement the test scenario in the Carla simulation

Upon completion of the course, a student:

• can understand the software implemented in Robot Operating System (ROS);
• can describe the modular architecture of the autonomous driving systems;
• can implement core modules for modular architecture: perception, planning, and control;
• can explain different approaches to the planning and control of autonomous vehicles;
• has an overview of possible validation and testing methods for autonomous driving.

This course is fully booked and we are not accepting additional participants at the moment. Thank you for your interest. You are welcome to explore our other UniTartu Summer School courses.

Only fully completed applications, including all required annexes, received by the deadline (20 April) will be considered for selection. Applicants must submit the following:

• Online application form
  (application period: 20 March–20 April 2026)
• Motivation letter (maximum 1 page), explaining:
  • your motivation to participate;
  • your expectations for the programme;
  • how the summer course relates to your studies and interests;
  • how you plan to use the knowledge and experience gained in the future.
• Transcript of academic records
• Copy of your passport
• Proof of payment of the application fee (25 EUR)

The participants of the UniTartu Summer School courses are required to pay:

• The application fee of 25 EUR must be paid by the application deadline (20 April) at the latest.
  The application fee is non-refundable.
• The course fee is 880 EUR.
  Includes: Study materials, academic work with lecturers, Certificate of completion, cultural events in the evenings
  Not included: meals, transportation and accommodation

Please note that the course fee is payable only after you have been accepted into the course. Once accepted, you will receive a confirmation of acceptance together with an invoice. The course fee can only be paid based on the invoice issued to you.

By paying the application fee, course fee and cultural events fee, you accept the terms and conditions information document. You are required to tick the box in the credit card payment form to confirm you have read and agree to terms and conditions. If you choose to pay by bank transfer, you will be informed of the same conditions.

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