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Courses & Workshops List
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Hybrid Powertrains
Overview of the world of Hybrid traction, in particular:
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Topologies of Hybrids
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Introduction to optimal design of powertrains
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Definition of vehicle operating modes
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Definition of degree of hybridization
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Optimal Control for hybrids
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Automatic topology generation
Lecturer: Emilia Silvas
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Self Study
Obtained Results: Broader knowledge on the world of Hybrids, vocabulary, design and control techniques
Certificate
Tyre & Vehicle Dynamics
Overview of the basics of Vehicle Dynamics, in particular:
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Point Mass Vehicle Model
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Half Car Model
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Bicycle Model
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Oversteering / Understeering
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4 Tyre model
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Tyre modelling
Lecturer: Raymond Wouters
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Self Study
Obtained Results: Foundation of Vehicle Dynamics
Vehicle Control
Overview of the basics of Vehicle Control, in particular:
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Vertical Dynamics & Control (Suspensions)
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Longitudinal Vehicle Control (CACC) , String Stability
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Lateral Vehicle Control (CACC + Active Lane Keeping/Centering)
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Safety Maneuvers (Emergency Braking, Emergency Steering)
Lecturer: T.P.J. van der Sande
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Self Study
Obtained Results: Foundation of Vehicle Control, Understanding of the main challenges in different ADAS Solutions
Certificate
Human Factors for Automated Driving
Overview of the basics of the factors associated to the interaction between autonomous driving vehicles and human drivers, and road occupants. In particular:
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Trust in Autonomous Driving (Safety and Marketing issues)
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Transfer of Control between Humans and Autonomous vehicles
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Shared Control
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Interaction with road users
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Motion sickness & Comfort
Lecturer: Jacques Terken
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Litterature Study
Obtained Results: Understanding of the main issues and opportunities related to the interaction between humans and autonomous vehicles. Learning of a methodology to discuss human factors, which is different from technical factors.
Entreprenourship Week
A 4 days workshop covering the basics of entrepreneurship for start-ups. In particular in the areas of:
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Idea development
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Finance & Funding
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Marketing
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Communication & Pitching
Lecturer: TU/e Innovation
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Business Plan Development, Presentation
Obtained Results: Understanding of how startups are formed, and the processes that can help.