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There are 4 modules in this course
This course covers diverse aspects of mechatronics, electric vehicles (EVs), medical devices, and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The Automotive Mechatronics module provides participants with a deep understanding of essential components, emphasizing the analysis of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and the application of various sensor types and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in critical automotive functions. The course culminates in the practical implementation of CAN interface integration with the STM32F407 microcontroller in automotive electronics. It delves into the workings and applications of digital stethoscopes, advanced thermometers, ultrasound machines, and more. Participants gain hands-on experience in setting up a remote health monitoring system using Arduino Nano, showcasing real-world applications of embedded systems in healthcare. Furthermore, it focuses on the on-board electrical system, 48 V system understanding, DC-DC converters, and the traction motors, on-board chargers, and various motor configurations in electric vehicles. Participants will gain concepts for the design and development of a 5 Degree Freedom Robotic ARM for industrial automation. It covers pneumatic and hydraulic systems, solenoid control valve components, Denavit–Hartenberg Parameters, and provides hands-on experience in assembling and testing a 5DOF robotic arm using Arduino Nano.
This comprehensive module delves into the intricate world of automotive Mechatronics, exploring its fundamental components and cutting-edge technologies. From Electronic Control Units (ECUs) to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), participants will grasp the essence of vehicle systems, sensors, control mechanisms, and embedded technologies essential in modern automobiles. The module navigates through ABS, power steering systems, fuel injectors, and HVAC systems, elucidating their functionalities, applications, and advancements in embedded electronic control. Additionally, it covers the principles and applications of sensors like LIDAR, SRR, and Radar, alongside their integration with microcontrollers, ensuring a profound understanding of vehicle technology.
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22 videos4 readings1 assignment
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22 videos•Total 160 minutes
About the Specialization•5 minutes
About the Course•5 minutes
Basics of Mechatronics and Vehicle System Architecture Part 1•4 minutes
Basics of Mechatronics and Vehicle System Architecture Part 2•10 minutes
Embedded Electronics Control Unit Part 1•5 minutes
Embedded Electronics Control Unit Part 2•8 minutes
Automotive Networking and Bus System Part 1•9 minutes
Automotive Networking and Bus System Part 2•9 minutes
Automotive Sensors and Measuring Principles Part 1•5 minutes
Automotive Sensors and Measuring Principles Part 2•6 minutes
Embedded Electronic Transmission Control •9 minutes
Embedded Applications in Antilock Braking System•10 minutes
Embedded Electronic Fuel Injection Control System Part 1•6 minutes
Embedded Electronic Fuel Injection Control System Part 2•6 minutes
Electric Power Steering and Drive adjustment Systems•8 minutes
Embedded System for Electronic Heating, Ventilation and air conditioning Control (EHVAC) Part 1•4 minutes
Embedded System for Electronic Heating, Ventilation and air conditioning Control (EHVAC) Part 2•7 minutes
Embedded Applications in Automotive Radar for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Part 1•6 minutes
Embedded Applications in Automotive Radar for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Part 2•11 minutes
Demo of CAN interface with STM32F407 microcontroller Part 1•10 minutes
Demo of CAN interface with STM32F407 microcontroller Part 2•8 minutes
Demo of CAN interface with STM32F407 microcontroller Part 3•9 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Specialization Reading•10 minutes
Course Reading•10 minutes
Embedded applications in Air Bag and Seatbelts Part 1•10 minutes
Embedded applications in Air Bag and Seatbelts Part 2•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assessment for CPS from Embedded perspective for Automotive Mechatronics•30 minutes
CPS from Embedded perspective for Healthcare Applications
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module offers an in-depth exploration of critical medical devices and diagnostic systems, providing participants with a profound understanding of their inner workings, components, and real-world applications. Participants will delve into the intricacies of cutting-edge medical electronics, spanning digital stethoscopes, advanced thermometers, blood pressure measuring devices, glucose monitoring systems, ultrasound machines, MRI systems, X-ray and CT scan machines, dialysis equipment, endoscopic systems, and remote health monitoring setups. The module guides participants through the complex landscape of medical diagnostics, from signal processing in stethoscopes to the intricate imaging modes of ultrasound machines. Additionally, the module will guide participants through a practical demonstration of setting up a remote health monitoring system using the versatile Arduino Nano, showcasing the real-world application of embedded systems in healthcare.
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23 videos1 assignment
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23 videos•Total 166 minutes
Electronic Stethoscope and Heart Rate Monitor using Embedded System Part 1•7 minutes
Electronic Stethoscope and Heart Rate Monitor using Embedded System Part 2•7 minutes
Digital thermometer using Embedded microcontroller•9 minutes
Blood pressure measurement using Embedded systems Part 1•8 minutes
Blood pressure measurement using Embedded systems Part 2 •9 minutes
Blood glucose meters (BGM) using Embedded systems Part 1•9 minutes
Blood glucose meters (BGM) using Embedded systems Part 2 •7 minutes
Ultrasound imaging using Embedded system Part 1 •4 minutes
Ultrasound imaging using Embedded system Part 2•10 minutes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) using Embedded systems Part 1 •10 minutes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) using Embedded systems Part 2•6 minutes
X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) medical imaging technology using Embedded system Part 1•5 minutes
X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) medical imaging technology using Embedded system Part 2•7 minutes
Dialysis machine design using Embedded system Part 1•6 minutes
Dialysis machine design using Embedded system Part 2•6 minutes
Endomicroscopy machine design using Embedded systems Part 1•6 minutes
Endomicroscopy machine design using Embedded systems Part 2•4 minutes
ECG machine design using embedded system Part 1•9 minutes
ECG machine design using embedded system Part 2•8 minutes
EEG using embedded systems Part 1•8 minutes
EEG using embedded systems Part 2•5 minutes
Demonstration of heart Health Monitoring using Arduino Nano Part 1•8 minutes
Demonstration of heart Health Monitoring using Arduino Nano Part 2•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assessment for CPS from Embedded perspective for Healthcare Applications •30 minutes
CPS from Embedded perspective in Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Industrial Motor Control
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module delves into the intricacies of electric vehicle (EV) technologies, focusing on the on-board electrical system and various components crucial for efficient performance. Participants will gain insights into the advantages of utilizing a 48 V system, understand the role of a 48-Volt starter generator, and explore the functionality of key components in a 48V Belt Starter Generator through detailed block diagrams. The module further covers the significance of DC-DC converters, their working principles, and the role of embedded systems in controlling multi-kW DC-DC converters in electric vehicles.
The module proceeds to elucidate the concept of traction, providing an in-depth understanding of traction motors, power generation, and the essential components for power control with embedded systems. Participants will also grasp the intricacies of on-board chargers for hybrid and electric vehicles, including their working principles and the design and development process.
Additionally, the module explores wireless charging technologies, outlining their purpose, working principles, and the components of HV/EV wireless chargers through comprehensive block diagrams. Motor configurations in electric vehicles are examined, focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, Brushless DC Motors, 3-phase induction motors, and Reluctance Motors. The advantages and disadvantages of Switched Reluctance Motors are outlined, followed by a practical demonstration involving Bluetooth-controlled mini electrical cars interfaced with smartphones using Arduino Nano.
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22 videos1 assignment
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22 videos•Total 175 minutes
Embedded System Applications 48-V Electrification Belt-Driven Starter Generator Systems in vehicles•7 minutes
Embedded system control Multi-kW DC-DC converters for electric vehicles Part 1•9 minutes
Embedded system control Multi-kW DC-DC converters for electric vehicles Part 2•8 minutes
EV Traction Motor Power Inverter Control using Embedded system Part 1•6 minutes
EV Traction Motor Power Inverter Control using Embedded system Part 2•8 minutes
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)/EV On-Board Charger (OBC) using Embedded system Part 1•8 minutes
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)/EV On-Board Charger (OBC) using Embedded system Part 2•9 minutes
HEV/EV wireless charging using Embedded system Part 1•9 minutes
HEV/EV wireless charging using Embedded system Part 2•11 minutes
Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)/ Brushless DC (BLDC) industrial Motor Control using Embedded system Part 1•5 minutes
Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)/ Brushless DC (BLDC) industrial Motor Control using Embedded system Part 2•6 minutes
Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)/Brushless DC (BLDC) industrial Motor Control using Embedded system Part 3•8 minutes
3-Phase Induction Industrial Motor Control using Embedded System•9 minutes
Switched Reluctance Motor Control using Embedded system Part 1•10 minutes
Switched Reluctance Motor Control using Embedded system Part 2•9 minutes
Demo of interfacing four DC motors of mini electric car with Arduino Nano Part 1•7 minutes
Demo of interfacing four DC motors of mini electric car with Arduino Nano Part 2•7 minutes
Demo of interfacing four DC motors of mini electric car with Arduino Nano Part 3•10 minutes
Universal Motor Control using Embedded system Part 1•7 minutes
Universal Motor Control using Embedded system Part 2•6 minutes
Single Phase AC Motor Control using Embedded system Part 1•9 minutes
Single Phase AC Motor Control using Embedded system Part 2•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assessment for CPS from Embedded perspective in Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Industrial Motor Control •30 minutes
Demo on Design and Development of 5 Degree Freedom Robotic ARM for Industrial Automation for CPS
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module offers a hands-on various facet of industrial applications, starting with the advantages of employing pneumatic systems and the intricate components of pneumatic compressor systems. The critical role of hydraulic fluid in hydraulic systems is outlined, along with a thorough exploration of solenoid control valves, encompassing their components, types, working principles, and applications. The integration of components in a robotic arm interfaced with a microcontroller is visually represented through a block diagram, while the intricate concepts of DH parameters in robotic arms and design parameters for a 5D 5R robotic arm are elucidated. Practical application takes center stage with a guide on designing a 5D robotic arm simulation using MATLAB. Shifting focus to microcontroller-based projects, the basics of the Arduino Nano board, LED indicators, and programming techniques are introduced, showcasing projects such as blinking on-board LEDs and interfacing servo motors. The exploration concludes with a hands-on guide to assembling and testing a 5DOF robotic arm, merging mechanical and electronic components seamlessly.
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19 videos1 assignment
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19 videos•Total 142 minutes
Introduction to pneumatics and hydraulics systems for robotic applications Part 1•6 minutes
Introduction to pneumatics and hydraulics systems for robotic applications Part 2•5 minutes
Controlling solenoid valves using microcontroller for pneumatics and hydraulics Part 1•7 minutes
Controlling solenoid valves using microcontroller for pneumatics and hydraulics Part 2•9 minutes
5D robotic description and mechanical design using Hartenberg Principle Part 1 •6 minutes
5D robotic description and mechanical design using Hartenberg Principle Part 2 •7 minutes
5D Robotic Arm simulation using Simulink Part 1•9 minutes
5D Robotic Arm simulation using Simulink Part 2•6 minutes
Introduction to Arduino nano Part 1 •5 minutes
Introduction to Arduino nano Part 2•5 minutes
Introduction to Arduino IDE with LED On-board blinking•10 minutes
Interfacing servo motor using Arduino nano•9 minutes
Controlling servo motor with potentiometer using Arduino nano•7 minutes
Controlling 5 servo motors with PCA9685 using Arduino nano Part 1 •9 minutes
Controlling 5 servo motors with PCA9685 using Arduino nano Part 2 •9 minutes
5DOF robotics arm assembly and testing Part 1•8 minutes
5DOF robotics arm assembly and testing Part 2•10 minutes
5DOF robotics arm assembly and testing Part 3•8 minutes
5DOF robotics arm assembly and testing Part 4•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assessment for Demo on Design and Development of 5 Degree Freedom Robotic ARM for Industrial Automation for CPS•30 minutes
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