Studies on Mechatronics (151-0640-00)
Professur:
The following Professors can be chosen:
Dual, J.; Gassert, R.; Hierold, Ch.; Iida, F.; Kolar, J.W.; Lygeros, J.; Morari, M.; Nelson, B.; Pollefeys, M.; Riener, R.; Thiele, L.;
Focus: Mechatronics
ECTS credits: 5
Category: Bachelorstudium
Scope: 5 G
Semester: 5th or 6th semester
Prerequisite None
Course material: Scientific articles, papers
Testat conditions: t.b.d.
Achievement control: As outlined above: Proposal (20%), Presentation (20%), Report (60%)
Means: n.a.
Duration: n.a.
Language English / Deutsch
Examinators: Professors Dual, J.; Gassert, R.; Hierold, Ch.; Iida, F.; Kolar, J.W.; Lygeros, J.; Morari, M.; Nelson, B.; Pollefeys, M.; Riener, R.; Thiele, L.;
The guidelines for 'Studies on Mechatronics' given on this page apply to projects supervised by Professor Nelson. Other professors may run their projects differently.
Purpose
A Studies in Mechatronics project is aimed at teaching students how to perform independent research as well as learn more about a focus area that interests them. The students work independently on a study of selected topics in the field of Mechatronics or Microsystems. They start with a selection of scientific papers to continue literature research. The results (e.g. state-of-the-art, methods) are evaluated with respect to predefined criteria. Then the results are presented in an oral presentation and summarized in a report, which takes the discussion of the presentation into account.
Student Tasks
Students are required to identify a minimum of ten pertinent articles (books, journals, conference proceedings, etc.) in the literature in consultation with supervisor. These articles pertain to various topics in micro/nano robotics and mechatronics and should represent the core knowledge of the area. After two weeks, students are asked to submit a 2-page proposal outlining the value, state-of-the art and study plan based on these articles. The student will then work towards the final report and presentation. The supervisor will meet with the student at least 2 times during the semester, aside from the preparation for the final presentation.
Two to three weeks prior to the end of the semester, a 10 minute oral progress report (presentation) is given by the student that is critiqued by the instructor with detailed comments on substance and effectiveness of lecture and response on questions from audience. At the last day of the semester the student submits a written report following the format of a representative journal article.
Topics
We currently have a list of topics. A typical project will include a number of smaller topics from one larger subject area. Please send via e-mail a selection of 2-3 topics that interest you. We will then determine which subject areas that a student works on based on the other students' interests. Due to the number of students working on this project, we may not be able to grant everyone's request, so get your request in early for a better chance!
Timeline
| week 0 | receive project topic |
| week 2 | develop research plan |
| week 4 | first meeting with advisor |
| week 8 | second meeting with advisor |
| week 12 | practice presentation |
| week 13 | final presentation |
Templates
Students are required to use these templates.
Reference should be stored in our reference database. These can then be used by multiple students in the future. BibOrb allows you to export .bib files that can then be used in LATEX. We have more online documentation about how to use BibORB at IRIS.
