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News Release from: Logis-Tech Associates | Subject: MSc in Embedded Systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 February 2004
Embedded Systems Distance learning
course
Logis-Tech Associates, sub-division, A-1 Technical Training, have now introduced a route to the MSc (Master of Science) in Embedded Systems
Logis-Tech Associates, sub-division, A-1 Technical Training, have now introduced a route for all their successful HNC and Degree students to progress on to their MSc (Master of Science) in Embedded Systems via a Scottish University by a distance learning (block release) format The MSc (Master of Science) course in Embedded Systems, suits personnel from all types of industries, R and D, IT, Networking, Cisco trained, microprocessor controlled, industrial manufacturing plants, power stations, production facilities, factories, etc,
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Current application areas are being extended and whole new areas of intelligent systems and robot activity are being developed.
Current areas include industrial, personal and health care, services, entertainment and leisure, scientific, micro and nano robots.
There are many applications challenges, for example, how do you control a long reach manipulator (10+ meters) so it can make precise movements (to an accuracy of, say, a couple of millimeters)? There are also number of major programming, systems and research challenges, progress on any of which would bring benefits across a wide range of robotics and embedded systems applications areas, for example:.
- At present, sensing, planning and action are handled separately in most robots and intelligent systems.
New integrated sensing-planning-actuation systems are needed, preferably in real time.
- New generations of human-robot interfaces are needed to allow robots to interact with and work with people.
It should be possible for humans to interact with and use robots in a transparent and safe way and with minimal training.
- New, interactive, graphically-oriented programming tools are required for developing robot control programs, and new programming paradigms are needed for the control of distributed robotic systems.
- Present robot vision systems are too slow and too difficult to calibrate so there is a need for research and development of a 3-D self-calibrating vision system for robots.
- A new open architecture for robot controllers, and 'plug-and-play' interfaces for sensors and actuators.
The MSc (Master of Science) course in Embedded Systems, consists of 8 modules plus the project, delivered through intensive, up-to-date, high level, short courses supported by lectures, tutorials, assignments and laboratory exercises.
+ Embedded Systems Overview.
+ Advanced Digital Systems Design.
+ Embedded Systems Programming.
+ Embedded Processors and Peripherals.
+ Digital Signal Processing Systems.
+ Project.
+ Electives:.
- System Integration.
- Software for Real Time Systems.
- Advanced Embedded Processors.
- Wireless Communications.
- Algorithms to Architectures.
- Hybrid Embedded Systems.
- Special Topics in Embedded Systems.
These short courses are delivered in blocks of one week duration at a Scottish University and 4/8 blocks run per year.
It is envisioned that a student takes at least 4 modules per year.
However, due to work/home commitments if a student cannot attend one of the blocks, he/she will pick the module up at a later date.
The project will, in most cases be industrial based and this is where companies paying a students fee should get a return on a worthwhile, useful, beneficial exercise.
A student who completes only 4 modules may elect to receive a PgC (Post-graduate Certificate) in Embedded Systems and a student who completes all 8 modules (no project) may elect to receive a PgD (Post-graduate Diploma) in Embedded Systems.
Entry to the MSc programme is based on an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
The cost of each module is approximately 450 pounds sterling (UK residents).
In simple terms, 450 pounds for a weeks, training course.
Students may also elect to take single units if they so desired.
However, students are all advised to take at least 4 to obtain a worthwhile qualification for their efforts in this field.
Overseas students may request cost details on application. Request a free brochure from Logis-Tech Associates ...
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