Description
Aims:
To give the student an exposure and understanding of what makes a good connected device, and develop the skill set to design and build an object that can be used to sense or actuate in the built or natural environment.
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Select the appropriate type of sensors to measure the environment
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Understand the basics of how to power electronic systems
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Understand the process of making circuits to connect sensors to compute systems
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Build prototypes using tools such as Arduino/Raspberry Pi/Eagle/Fusion 360
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Specify and source standard enclosures for electronics
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Design methods for safely and securely deploying sensors in the field
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Integrate all components of an end-to-end sensing system so that it can be deployed in the environment
Content:
Through a series of lectures and workshop exercises students will be introduced to the hardware and software of the internet of things that enables us to sense and interact with a connected environment. The module will cover an introduction to the senses, analog and digital sensors, electronic components, energy harvesting and powering connected devices, physical prototyping and deploying / installing sensors.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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