Networks of Autonomous Systems

2020/2021

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module adds to the knowledge obtained in 1st Semester.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Have gained an understanding of typical applications of AxS in the various domains, e.g. military use, manufacturing, production and logistics.
  • Have gained an understanding of autonomy classifications 
  • Have gained an understanding of interoperability challenges in both short- and long-term.
  • Have gained an understanding of the concepts and methods of designing an AxS network.
  • Have gained an understanding of methods and tools of evaluating the performance of an AxS network.

Skills

  • Be able to design an AxS system or network based on a certain demand characteristics in a context e.g. manufacturing, production and logistics.
  • Be able to evaluate the performance of an AxS system or network in a dynamic application environment.
  • Be able to assess both technological and economic feasibility of an AxS system or network in a specific application/commercial context.

Competences

  • Have gained awareness and a holistic understanding on the impacts of AxS in an running business or industrial context.
  • Have gained the insights and tools of employing AxS systems or networks in a specific facility.
  • Be able to conduct a comprehensive performance/risk analysis in a quantitative manner, by identifying the stochastic characteristics of application .context/environment, based on which should be able to judge the applicability of any AxS systems or networks.

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of examNetworks of Autonomous Systems
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleNetværk af autonome systemer
Module codeM-AS-K2-4
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Copenhagen
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Production
DepartmentDepartment of Materials and Production
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science