CPS Design for Mechatronics, Healthcare, EV & Robotics (Coursera)

The course culminates in the practical implementation of CAN interface integration with the STM32F407 microcontroller in automotive electronics. It delves into the workings and applications of digital stethoscopes, advanced thermometers, ultrasound machines, and more. Participants gain hands-on experience in setting up a remote health monitoring system using Arduino Nano, showcasing real-world applications of embedded systems in healthcare. Furthermore, it focuses on the on-board electrical system, 48 V system understanding, DC-DC converters, and the traction motors, on-board chargers, and various motor configurations in electric vehicles. Participants will gain concepts for the design and development of a 5 Degree Freedom Robotic ARM for industrial automation. It covers pneumatic and hydraulic systems, solenoid control valve components, Denavit–Hartenberg Parameters, and provides hands-on experience in assembling and testing a 5DOF robotic arm using Arduino Nano.
This course is part of the VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications Specialization.

Syllabus

CPS from Embedded perspective for Automotive Mechatronics
This comprehensive module delves into the intricate world of automotive Mechatronics, exploring its fundamental components and cutting-edge technologies. From Electronic Control Units (ECUs) to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), participants will grasp the essence of vehicle systems, sensors, control mechanisms, and embedded technologies essential in modern automobiles. The module navigates through ABS, power steering systems, fuel injectors, and HVAC systems, elucidating their functionalities, applications, and advancements in embedded electronic control. Additionally, it covers the principles and applications of sensors like LIDAR, SRR, and Radar, alongside their integration with microcontrollers, ensuring a profound understanding of vehicle technology.

CPS from Embedded perspective for Healthcare Applications
This module offers an in-depth exploration of critical medical devices and diagnostic systems, providing participants with a profound understanding of their inner workings, components, and real-world applications. Participants will delve into the intricacies of cutting-edge medical electronics, spanning digital stethoscopes, advanced thermometers, blood pressure measuring devices, glucose monitoring systems, ultrasound machines, MRI systems, X-ray and CT scan machines, dialysis equipment, endoscopic systems, and remote health monitoring setups. The module guides participants through the complex landscape of medical diagnostics, from signal processing in stethoscopes to the intricate imaging modes of ultrasound machines. Additionally, the module will guide participants through a practical demonstration of setting up a remote health monitoring system using the versatile Arduino Nano, showcasing the real-world application of embedded systems in healthcare.

CPS from Embedded perspective in Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Industrial Motor Control
This module delves into the intricacies of electric vehicle (EV) technologies, focusing on the on-board electrical system and various components crucial for efficient performance. Participants will gain insights into the advantages of utilizing a 48 V system, understand the role of a 48-Volt starter generator, and explore the functionality of key components in a 48V Belt Starter Generator through detailed block diagrams. The module further covers the significance of DC-DC converters, their working principles, and the role of embedded systems in controlling multi-kW DC-DC converters in electric vehicles. The module proceeds to elucidate the concept of traction, providing an in-depth understanding of traction motors, power generation, and the essential components for power control with embedded systems. Participants will also grasp the intricacies of on-board chargers for hybrid and electric vehicles, including their working principles and the design and development process. Additionally, the module explores wireless charging technologies, outlining their purpose, working principles, and the components of HV/EV wireless chargers through comprehensive block diagrams. Motor configurations in electric vehicles are examined, focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, Brushless DC Motors, 3-phase induction motors, and Reluctance Motors. The advantages and disadvantages of Switched Reluctance Motors are outlined, followed by a practical demonstration involving Bluetooth-controlled mini electrical cars interfaced with smartphones using Arduino Nano.

Demo on Design and Development of 5 Degree Freedom Robotic ARM for Industrial Automation for CPS
This module offers a hands-on various facet of industrial applications, starting with the advantages of employing pneumatic systems and the intricate components of pneumatic compressor systems. The critical role of hydraulic fluid in hydraulic systems is outlined, along with a thorough exploration of solenoid control valves, encompassing their components, types, working principles, and applications. The integration of components in a robotic arm interfaced with a microcontroller is visually represented through a block diagram, while the intricate concepts of DH parameters in robotic arms and design parameters for a 5D 5R robotic arm are elucidated. Practical application takes center stage with a guide on designing a 5D robotic arm simulation using MATLAB. Shifting focus to microcontroller-based projects, the basics of the Arduino Nano board, LED indicators, and programming techniques are introduced, showcasing projects such as blinking on-board LEDs and interfacing servo motors. The exploration concludes with a hands-on guide to assembling and testing a 5DOF robotic arm, merging mechanical and electronic components seamlessly.