Course title
Q2691700
Embedded Control Systems (International Training)

 kawakami yukio

ito kazuhisa

hanafusa akihiko

miyoshi takumi
Course description
Sensors and actuators are important components of mechatronics. Recently, their practical programming to systemize them effectively are required to realize “Embedded Control Systems” in many engineering fields. In this course, students learn 1) the simple embedded control systems, 2) practice programming techniques using of the Rensselaer Mechatronics Kit (https://homepages.rpi.edu/~hurstj2/) including an Arduino® as a micro controller, a DC motor, a set of sensors, and 3) how to operate popular software MATLAB® and SIMULINK®. Since the mathematical model itself does not show the students how the system behaves, it is effective to run experiments using the actual hardware, and then compare the both results.
Purpose of class
This course provides a basic knowledge of “Embedded Control Systems”, and their programing skill. Students learn about the control engineering through practical training using sensors and actuators.
Goals and objectives
  1. Learn and understand the sensor handling and actuator controls
  2. Acquire skills of the control CAD programming with Arduino
  3. Acquire skills of design of control algorithms on embedded systems using of MATLAB® /SIMULINK®
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Overview of Embedded Control Systems
Introduction to MATLAB® /SIMULINK® 		Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
2. Construction of motor speed characteristics model Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
3. Introduction to the Rensselaer Mechatronics Kit
Experiments on LED flashing 		Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
4. Preparation of programs to check operation of various sensors
Confirmation of operation on various sensors 		Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
5. Preparation of experimental programs for step response and frequency response in motor speed characteristics Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
6. Experiment of step response and frequency response in motor speed characteristics Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
7. Explanation of speed and position control system in DC motor and preparation of their control programs Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
8. Experiment of step response and frequency response for speed control system in DC motor Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
9. Experiment of step response and frequency response for positioning control system in DC motor. Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
10. Efforts on assignments relating to line trace car
Preparation of its control programs 		Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
11. Build your own program 1 Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
12. Build your own program 2 Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
13. Competition Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
14. Final presentation. Review materials handout in the class. 120minutes
Total. - - 1680minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Assignment result Presentation Total.
1. 25% 5% 30%
2. 25% 10% 35%
3. 25% 10% 35%
Total. 75% 25% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Assignment result (60%), Presentation (40%)
Textbooks and reference materials
Materials will be provided in the class.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Embedded Programming, Introduction to Control Engineering
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • By appointment
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 08:57:57 JST 2018