SpaceMasters's Degree Structure at School of Electrical Engineering
| Module | Description | credits |
|---|---|---|
| Space Science and Technology module I | Courses from UW | 30 |
| Space Science and Technology module II | Courses from Kiruna | 30 |
| Space Robotics and Automation module | Aalto courses | 16 |
| Elective Module | Aalto courses | 4 |
| Methodological Principles Module | Aalto courses | 10 |
| Masters' Thesis | Aalto Thesis | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
Courses at School of Electrical Engineering for Round Seven 2012-2013
Space Robotics and Automation module
- AS-84.3140 Robot Algorithms (Fall Period II) 4cr
- AS-84.3146 Behaviour-based Robotics (Fall Period I) 3cr
- AS-84.3144 Field and Service Robotics (Fall Periods I & II) 5cr
- AS-84.3411 Seminar in Space Robotics and Automation (Spring Periods III-IV) 4cr
Elective module
- Kie-98.7011 Finnish 1A (Fall PeriodI) 2cr
- Kie-98.7009 Get to know Finland (Fall Periods I-II) 1cr
Methodological Principles Module
- AS-84.3128 Estimation and Sensor Fusion Methods (Fall Period I ) 4cr
- AS-84.3126 Machine Perception (Fall Period II) 3cr
- AS-84.3272 Embedded Systems in Space Technology (Fall Period I) 4cr
Introduction to information systems at School of Electrical Engineering
- T-106.1004 IT-Services on Aalto Otaniemi campus (Fall) 2cr (mandatory to all students)
Course descriptions
AS-84.3140 Robot Algorithms
Teacher: Peter Jakubik, D.Sc. (Tech.)
Contents: The course covers the introduction to the robot kinematics and dynamics algorithms, their application and examples from space robotics. Topics discussed include forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians: velocities and static forces, manipulator dynamics, singularities, redundant robots, trajectory generation, path planning, mobile robots, walking, rolling, omnidirectional rolling, swarm formation, examples from space robotics.
Requirements: Final examination and programming exercise.
Literature: J.J.Craig: Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control. 3.ed. and handouts.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of automation and control engineering.
AS-84.3146 Behaviour-based Robotics
Teacher: Mika Vainio, D.Sc. (Tech.)
Contents: Planning and use of behaviour-based robots. Generic design principles through study of existing robot systems. Overview of biological perception and learning, corresponding technical solutions. Control architectures. Distributed robot systems. New paradigms in robotics.
Requirements: Final examination and calculation/programming exercises or literature survey and report.
Literature: Murphy, Robin. R, 2002. Introduction to A1 robotics, A Bradford book, MIT Press.; lecture notes.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of automation and control engineering.
AS-84.3144 Field and Service Robotics
Teachers: Prof Aarne Halme, Jussi Suomela, D.Sc. (Tech.), Jari Saarinen , M.Sc. (Tech.)
Contents: Mobile intelligent machines and robots. Functional subsystems: motion and energy, piloting, sensor and perception, navigation, control and supervising, work task management system. Technical solutions of subsystems. Locomotion theory, in particular walking.
Requirements: Final examination, practical group work, participation in robot contest, report of group work.
Literature: Everett.H.R, 1995. Sensors for mobile robots. A.K. Peters Ltd.; lecture notes.
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of automation and control engineering.
AS-84.3410 Seminar in Space Robotics and Automation
Teacher: Prof Aarne Halme
Contents: Student prepares a report and gives a seminar presentations about a selected topic, that can be method or application oriented. Technical contents, lay-out, customs of scientific writing, referencing and level of written English are evaluated. During and after each presentation the topic is analyzed through active discussion with an opponent and audience. Topics are selected to support student's own Masters Thesis work. Student learn skills needed to collect, process and distribute information for audience following good practices of scientific writing.
Requirements: Preparation and presentation of the seminar work, acting as opponent, and active discussions, participation in English language tutoring.
S-84.3128 Estimation and Sensor Fusion Methods
Teacher: Prof Arto Visala
Contents: State estimation methods in automation and control engineering. Linear estimation in static systems. State estimation in discrete dynamical systems. Computational aspects. Continuous state estimation. States estimation in non-linear systems. Adaptive estimation. Parameter estimation. The goal is to be able to plan and implement estimation algorithms in practice.
Literature: "Estimation with Applications to Tracking and Navigation". Y. Bar-Shalom, X. Rong Li & T. Kirubarajan. John Wiley & Sons, 2001. "Estimation and tracking, Principles, Techniques and Software". Y. Bar-Shalom & X. Rong Li. Artech House, 1998.
AS-84.3126 Machine Perception
Teacher: Prof Arto Visala
Contents: Widens ability to apply signal processing in automation. Particularly, perception processing methods in robots and autonomous machines. Dynamic machine vision, signal processing in connection with laser scanners. Overview of biological sensor-motor mechanisms.
Literature: Trucco E., Verri A.: Introductory Techniques for 3-D Computer Vision. Prentice Hall 1998
AS-84.3272 Embedded systems in space technology
Teachers: Teemu Ronkka, M.Sc (Tech.)
Contents: Basics of planning of embedded systems and real time programming. The programming of embedded systems in C-language, basics of digital control and electronics of embedded systems. Teaching consists of lectures (20 hours) and programming exercises. ATMEL's AVR-micro controllers are used as evaluation equipment. At the end of the course instead of an examination students build a small electronic device and attach it to the micro controller.
Prerequisites: -
Kie-98.7011 Finnish 1A (Fall I)
Contents: This course introduces students to the vocabulary and basic grammar of Finnish needed in everyday life. Practice is provided through course readings, exercises, and pair work. Because the course is quite intensive and includes much homework, students are expected to attend lessons regularly. The languages of instruction are English and Finnish. Written final exam.
Prerequisites: This course is intended for complete beginners.
Literature: In-house materials "Suomi 1", Chapters 1 - 5.
Kie-98.7009 Get to know Finland (Fall Periods I-II)
Contents: This course provides students with introduction on the essential characteristics of the Finnish way of life and culture, Finnish nature and geography and the key events in Finnish history and modern-day Finland. After the course students recognize the main characteristics of the Finnish way of life and culture and are able to talk about them as well as and have basic knowledge about Finnish nature, history and society. They are also able to compare their own culture with that of Finland.
Literature: Specified at the start of the course.
T-106.1004 IT-Services on Aalto Otaniemi campus (Fall)
Contents: The course teaches the use of the computer and telecommunication services in use in the Aalto University. The course is obligatory for students who do their thesis in Aalto. More information about the course can be found in the course brochure
IT Services is an intensive course. It is held during the first week of your studies. The course includes lectures and four mandatory computer exercises. The examination is held during the last exercise.
Languages
Finnish Language
SpaceMaster students must take 3 credits in one single language. SpaceMaster program includes Finnish basic course classes Finnish 1A and in addition an introduction to Finnish culture. (http://kielikeskus.tkk.fi/fi/opetus/kurssit/suomi/). Finnish students may continue some other foreign languages at advanced fifth level.
NOTE: Language classes usually get filled very quickly and you need to roll in via Internet-based WebOodi-system two weeks beforehand, preferably during first hours after opening the site.
English Language Support
English teacher is involved in SpaceMaster program by participating in SpaceMaster seminar.
Optional English classes
SpaceMasters have found very useful the many English classes our Language Centre provides. You may take advantage of this free service and take as many classes as you can manage aside of the other studies. Have a look at what they have to offer in http://kielikeskus.tkk.fi/fi/opetus/kurssit/englanti/ The credits will be additional and outside of SpaceMaster programme, but visible in your final course listing.
Thesis
For every student the topic will be selected and modified individually considering the interests and background of the student. The topics will be available after student interviews in October-November. At the local SpaceMaster website behind the 'Projects' -link there are discriptions of the hardware that have been used in many SpaceMaster thesis projects. Examples from previous years' SpaceMaster Theses can be found behind the links 'Previous Years' -> (Select year) ->'Theses'..