This course will enable the delegates to evaluate the working principles of autonomous sensors and various aspects of autonomy levels within autonomous vehicles. In addition to that, data fusion, decision making using soft computing techniques, the significance of IoT, V2X technology and predictive analysis techniques will be covered.

This course is designed with a focus on hands-on experience. Alongside the lectures, there will be multiple laboratory sessions and demos, to implement the theoretical understanding of various concepts. After completing the course, delegates will be awarded with the certificates.

At a glance

  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield University at Shrivenham
  • Cost£1,925

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Explain various aspects of autonomy levels
  • Evaluate the working principle of autonomous sensors along with data fusion and decision making using soft computing techniques
  • Discuss the significance of IoT and V2X technology
  • Describe data management and predictive analysis techniques

Core content

  • Review of different autonomy levels in autonomous vehicles
  • Introduction and understanding of autonomous sensors including Lidar, Radar, Vision system, Ultrasonic, Sonar, IR, IMU
  • Soft computing techniques for data fusion, decision making and control
  • IoT devices understanding and working principle of V2X technology along with different wireless connectivity protocols
  • IoT data management and handling
  • Introduction to electric vehicle technology and challenges

Who should attend

This course is aimed at design engineers, technical staff working within automotive industry. It is also suitable for engineers, technology enthusiast, who want to gain in depth knowledge via hands on experience.

Location and travel

Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS) is a Cranfield School based at the Ministry of Defence establishment on the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire borders.

Shrivenham itself lies in the picturesque Vale of the White Horse, close to the M4 motorway which links London and South Wales. It is 7 miles from Swindon, the nearest town, which lies off the M4 at the hub of Britain’s motorway network. Bath, Cheltenham, Bristol and Oxford are all within an hour’s drive and London less than two hours away by car.

All visitors must be pre-booked in at reception by the person they are visiting on the campus.

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How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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