Modern autonomous and robotic systems vastly rely on mechatronics to perform intended tasks. This course focuses on the practical aspects and application of state-of-the-art technologies in autonomous and robotic platforms including various active/passive sensors, actuators, hardware interfaces, control systems, and software/firmware interaction with the hardware.
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:
- Identify the main components of robotics and autonomous systems
- Recognize key operational blocks within a typical mechatronics control system
- Identify and understand the capabilities of various active/passive sensors and related hardware interfaces.
- Integrate sensors and actuators in a control system with OTS components
- Identify and evaluate the degree of interactions with the processor and select the hardware for the optimum performance.
- Identify software/firmware control blocks and the interaction with hardware
Core content
- Introduction to Analog/Digital Electronics basics
- Embedded systems and sensors demonstrations
- Processing Electronics and demonstrations
- Embedded Software and algorithms
- Control system design - Obstacle detection
- Actuator control
- Kalman filter, PID controller
- Robotic and autonomous systems control strategies
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.
Speakers
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.
How to apply
To apply for this course please use the online application form.
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