Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge and comprehension of the distinct levels of autonomy in robotic systems
• Have knowledge and comprehension of different probabilistic methods to design autonomous robotic systems
• Have knowledge and comprehension of AI based methods used in autonomous robotics
• Have knowledge and comprehension of multi-robotic systems and their coordination
• Have knowledge of the localization, navigation and planning methods used in autonomous robotic systems

Skills

• Be able to integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive robotic system that can operate autonomously.
• Be able to integrate localization, navigation and planning methods and algorithms in robotic systems
• Be able to design intelligent unmanned aerial, ground, or underwater robotic systems with several degrees of autonomy.
• Be able to professionally communicate scientific results by means of a scientific paper and oral presentation.

Competences

• Be able to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions to improve the performance and capabilities of autonomous robotic systems.
• Be able to design and develop autonomous robotic systems that can operate in challenging and dynamic environments, and meet the performance and safety requirements of the application domain
• Independently be able to continue own development in competence and specialisation related to the field

Type of instruction

Problem based project organised work in groups. The students focus on proficient project leadership and management when finding their technical solution. The project can be made in cooperation with external partners and the project can be a disciplinary project, a cross- disciplinary project or part of a multi-disciplinary project, where several groups from one or more departments work with different parts of a larger project.

The project must include a power electronic converter, a power source and an application, typically an AC electrical machine or an AC grid. The operating principles for the system must be described and a control problem is formulated, including key specifications.

A dynamic simulation model is made taking the relevant dynamics into account. Different digital control methods are designed, analysed and evaluated by means of the simulation model. At least one method is selected for practical implementation in a real system incorporating a power electronic converter, a power source and a load, and a real‐time digital control system based on a digital signal processor or a micro controller.

The whole system is tested and the developed control strategies are evaluated.

The project work is documented in the form of a scientific paper. The scientific paper shall fulfil the standard for an international conference, e.g. IEEE specifications. The main body of the paper must have a length of maximum 10 pages. The paper may contain appendices which contains additional details of the project work. This includes additional results and explanations. The appendices must be referenced in the main paper. The maximum extend of the scientific paper incl. appendices must adhere to the rules stated in §19.

A Conference for Esbjerg Students (CES) is arranged by the Department of Energy. The student conference is arranged in a manner which reflects an international scientific conference. All group members must attend the conference. At the conference the results of the project work are presented by one group member. All group members must be ready to answer questions from the audience immediately after the presentation. The project group must submit a preliminary abstract of the project work prior to the conference. Abstracts are collected in a conference proceeding made available to all participants.

A workshop in Scientific writing is offered during the semester by the Department of Energy.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam

• Participation in the Conference of Esbjerg Students is a prerequisite for participation in the project exam. All students MUST participate at the conference; the project group nominates one member to give oral presentation of the project work.
• In case of a re-exam, the student gives the conference presentation in front of the examinators immediately before the re-exam.

Exams