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P&S: Enabling Smart and Low Power IoT Sensor Nodes
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:14:43
Abstract
The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.
Objective
Enabling smart and low-power IoT sensor nodes – Firmware programming, sensor acquisition and signal processing, digital interfaces, wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and WiFi) combined with an onboard Neural Network (NN) classifier. Microprocessors (MCU) are everywhere today, from ultra-low power wearable devices to robots and embedded systems for the industry. In general, combining an MCU with sensors, a wireless interface, and onboard signal processing is the foundation for most electronic devices. In this practical course, the students will have the opportunity to improve their C programming skills on an actual device, with several sensors (microphones, accelerometers, vibrometers, temperature, humidity), a dual Bluetooth-WiFi wireless interface, and an AI accelerator for onboard data analysis and processing. The kit used in this course is directly provided by STMicroelectronics and can be found here: https://www.st.com/en/evaluation-tools/steval-stwinkt1.html . Combining theory (20%) and practical implementation (80%) should enable students to conduct high-level firmware programming for microcontrollers. After seven practical exercises and hands-on lessons, students will have the opportunity to propose and implement their own idea making use of the previously acquired knowledge and the supervisor's support. The primary programming language will be C. A basic knowledge of Python is suggested but optional. The course will be taught in English.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup Start
- 15.09.2023
- Signup End
- 29.09.2023
Course Components
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P&S: Enabling Smart and Low Power IoT Sensor Nodes
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Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars (A minimum of 15 cp must be achieved in the category "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars)
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Projects & Seminars (Enrolment is only possible for students in the BSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Friday before the start of the semester. Places are allocated using the P&S application tool ( ). Please only enrol for P&S for which you apply via the tool.)
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