Program Overview
This five-day course provides hands-on training in autonomous vehicle technology, including sensor systems, data fusion, IoT, and electric vehicles. Led by industry experts, the program emphasizes interactive learning through lectures, laboratory sessions, and group activities. Upon completion, participants receive certificates and gain in-depth knowledge of the latest advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course is aimed at design engineers and technical staff working within the automotive industry. It also caters to engineers and technology enthusiasts who desire in-depth knowledge through hands-on experience. The course will be delivered over five days, with a focus on hands-on learning through laboratory sessions and demonstrations alongside theoretical lectures. Upon successful completion, delegates will receive certificates.
Core content:
- Review of autonomy levels in autonomous vehicles
- Understanding and introduction to autonomous sensors (Lidar, Radar, Vision system, Ultrasonic, Sonar, IR, IMU)
- Data fusion and decision making using soft computing techniques
- Introduction to IoT devices and working principles of V2X technology with different wireless protocols
- IoT data management and handling
- Introduction to electric vehicle technology and challenges
Teaching:
The course will be led by Dr. Irfan Ullah Khan, Dr. Nalinda Hettiarachchi, Prof. Gareth Appleby-Thomas, Dr. John Economou, and Mr. David Diskett. Dr. Irfan will be the course coordinator. The program focuses on interactive teaching methods and will incorporate discussions, case studies, and group activities alongside lectures and laboratory sessions.
Other:
- The course will be held at Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS), located in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire.
- Shrivenham is near the M4 motorway which provides easy access to London and South Wales. It is within driving distance from Bath, Cheltenham, Bristol, Oxford and London.
- Visitors to CDS must be pre-booked at the campus reception.
- Cranfield University offers a wide range of professional development courses, including Level 7 Apprenticeships.
- Cranfield offers customized training programs in addition to short courses and executive development programs.
