http://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Mayerph&feedformat=atomiis-projects - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T07:40:09ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.28.0http://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Towards_Flexible_and_Printable_Wearables&diff=9284Towards Flexible and Printable Wearables2023-07-20T11:06:35Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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<div><!-- Towards Flexible and Printable Wearables – Analyzing Materials, Fabrication Technologies, and Possible Applications of Printable Electronics --><br />
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[[File:flexible_tag.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Example of batteryless flexible electronic]]<br />
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= Overview =<br />
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Flexible and printable electronics have emerged as promising technologies with vast potential for revolutionizing various industries. These technologies enable the creation of electronic devices that can be bent, twisted, and seamlessly integrated onto flexible substrates. This opens up new possibilities for applications in wearables, healthcare, smart clothing, and more.<br />
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The use of flexible and printable materials, such as organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and nanomaterials, allows for the fabrication of lightweight, thin, and conformable electronic devices. These materials possess inherent flexibility, enabling the development of sensors that can smoothly integrate onto flexible and dynamic surfaces. Additionally, the additive manufacturing processes associated with these technologies enable cost-effective and rapid prototyping, making them highly accessible for experimentation.<br />
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= Project description =<br />
In this moonshot project, the student will research comprehensive literature to establish a strong foundational understanding of printable electronics. Following the literature research, the student will focus on becoming familiar with the Voltera NOVA printer, a promising tool for additive manufacturing in printable electronics. This printer will serve as a practical platform for the student to explore and experiment with printable materials and their properties.<br />
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Additionally, the student will delve into possible sensing applications within the realm of printable electronics. By leveraging the unique properties and capabilities of printable materials, the aim is to identify and explore potential sensing applications. This exploration will involve understanding the characteristics, limitations, and possibilities of these materials in the context of sensing. Finally, the project seeks to address one or multiple of the following challenges within the field of printable electronics. These challenges include:<br />
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<i>Energy Supply</i> – Exploring innovative approaches for providing a sustainable and long-term power source for highly integrated flexible devices. This may involve investigating energy harvesting techniques such as RFID/NFC, flexible solar cells, or piezoelectric elements.<br />
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<i>Sensing</i> – Identifying and developing sensing applications using printable materials. This may involve exploring force sensors for human-machine interfaces, ECG electrode tattoos, ultrasound transducers, and other potential sensing applications.<br />
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<i>Communication</i> – Overcoming the limitations of energy and circuit complexity to enable efficient and reliable communication within fully flexible sensing systems. This could involve exploring backscattering techniques or other communication methods suitable for printable electronics.<br />
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<i>Hybrid integration</i> – Addressing the mechanical interface challenges when combining printable devices with conventional circuit manufacturing techniques. Finding ways to seamlessly integrate and ensure the functionality of soft and rigid electronic subsystems.<br />
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== Tasks: ==<br />
* Simulation and circuit design<br />
* ECAD / MCAD design<br />
* Manufacturing and testing of prototypes<br />
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== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Creativity and solid research methodology (highly appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium Designer)<br />
* Additive manufacturing know-how and knowledge of MCAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)<br />
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== Type of work ==<br />
* 33% Literature study<br />
* 34% System design and implementation<br />
* 33% Measurements and validation<br />
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== Status: Available ==<br />
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* Type: Bachelor, Semester, or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
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===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:FlexEmbedded]] [[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Bachelor Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=File:Solar_testbed.png&diff=9283File:Solar testbed.png2023-07-20T11:03:11Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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<div></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Testbed_Design_for_Self-sustainable_IoT_Sensors&diff=9282Testbed Design for Self-sustainable IoT Sensors2023-07-20T11:03:03Z<p>Mayerph: Created page with "<!-- Modular Testbed Design for Self-sustainable IoT Sensors --> Rendering of solar testbed = Overview = Long-term and mainten..."</p>
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<div><!-- Modular Testbed Design for Self-sustainable IoT Sensors --><br />
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[[File:solar_testbed.png|200px|thumb|right|Rendering of solar testbed]]<br />
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= Overview =<br />
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Long-term and maintenance-free operation is a critical feature for large-scale deployed battery-operated sensor nodes. Energy harvesting (EH), namely the utilization of environmental energy sources for powering wireless sensors, is a promising technology to overcome the energy bottleneck of today's devices and to enable the vision of perpetual operation. However, relying on fluctuating environmental energy requires an application-specific analysis of the energy statistics combined with an in-depth characterization of circuits and algorithms, making design and verification complex. Thus, advanced test strategies are required to evaluate and validate sensor designs in controlled and repeatable lab conditions.<br />
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= Project description =<br />
In this project, the student will focus on designing, optimizing, and characterizing lab test setups for solar and thermal energy harvesting. The objectives include familiarizing with the current state of the work, optimizing existing firmware, developing test strategies, and designing a testbed for thermal energy harvesting. The student will design and analyze circuits and algorithms for interfacing thermoelectric cooler/heater modules, interface multiple temperature sensors, implement a temperature control loop, and collaborate with the DITET workshop for the design and manufacturing of mechanical parts.<br />
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== Tasks: ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design<br />
* ECAD / MCAD design<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Assembly and characterization of the testbed<br />
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== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, etc., appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* Knowledge of MCAD tools or motivation to learn (e.g., SolidWorks)<br />
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== Type of work ==<br />
* 5% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and hardware design<br />
* 25% Mechanical design and assembly<br />
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== Status: Available ==<br />
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* Type: Bachelor, Semester, or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
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{|<br />
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===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Bachelor Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9281Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:58:20Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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<div><!-- Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform --><br />
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[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of remote controlled DAQ system]]<br />
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= Overview =<br />
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The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
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= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
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The student's task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on the thesis type (Bachelor/Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
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== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
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== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Bachelor, Semester, or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
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{|<br />
| style="padding: 5px" | [[File:philippmayer.jpg|frameless|left|75px]]<br />
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===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Bachelor Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=File:Flexible_tag.jpg&diff=9280File:Flexible tag.jpg2023-07-20T10:57:14Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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<div></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Towards_Flexible_and_Printable_Wearables&diff=9279Towards Flexible and Printable Wearables2023-07-20T10:56:59Z<p>Mayerph: Created page with "<!-- Towards Flexible and Printable Wearables – Analyzing Materials, Fabrication Technologies, and Possible Applications of Printable Electronics --> File:flexible_tag.j..."</p>
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<div><!-- Towards Flexible and Printable Wearables – Analyzing Materials, Fabrication Technologies, and Possible Applications of Printable Electronics --><br />
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[[File:flexible_tag.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Example of batteryless flexible electronic]]<br />
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<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Flexible and printable electronics have emerged as promising technologies with vast potential for revolutionizing various industries. These technologies enable the creation of electronic devices that can be bent, twisted, and seamlessly integrated onto flexible substrates. This opens up new possibilities for applications in wearables, healthcare, smart clothing, and more.<br />
<br />
The use of flexible and printable materials, such as organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and nanomaterials, allows for the fabrication of lightweight, thin, and conformable electronic devices. These materials possess inherent flexibility, enabling the development of sensors that can smoothly integrate onto flexible and dynamic surfaces. Additionally, the additive manufacturing processes associated with these technologies enable cost-effective and rapid prototyping, making them highly accessible for experimentation.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In this moonshot project, the student will research comprehensive literature to establish a strong foundational understanding of printable electronics. Following the literature research, the student will focus on becoming familiar with the Voltera NOVA printer, a promising tool for additive manufacturing in printable electronics. This printer will serve as a practical platform for the student to explore and experiment with printable materials and their properties.<br />
<br />
Additionally, the student will delve into possible sensing applications within the realm of printable electronics. By leveraging the unique properties and capabilities of printable materials, the aim is to identify and explore potential sensing applications. This exploration will involve understanding the characteristics, limitations, and possibilities of these materials in the context of sensing. Finally, the project seeks to address one or multiple of the following challenges within the field of printable electronics. These challenges include:<br />
<br />
<i>Energy Supply</i> – Exploring innovative approaches for providing a sustainable and long-term power source for highly integrated flexible devices. This may involve investigating energy harvesting techniques such as RFID/NFC, flexible solar cells, or piezoelectric elements.<br />
<br />
<i>Sensing</i> – Identifying and developing sensing applications using printable materials. This may involve exploring force sensors for human-machine interfaces, ECG electrode tattoos, ultrasound transducers, and other potential sensing applications.<br />
<br />
<i>Communication</i> – Overcoming the limitations of energy and circuit complexity to enable efficient and reliable communication within fully flexible sensing systems. This could involve exploring backscattering techniques or other communication methods suitable for printable electronics.<br />
<br />
<i>Hybrid integration</i> – Addressing the mechanical interface challenges when combining printable devices with conventional circuit manufacturing techniques. Finding ways to seamlessly integrate and ensure the functionality of soft and rigid electronic subsystems.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Simulation and circuit design<br />
* ECAD / MCAD design<br />
* Manufacturing and testing of prototypes<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Creativity and solid research methodology (highly appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium Designer)<br />
* Additive manufacturing know-how and knowledge of MCAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 33% Literature study<br />
* 34% System design and implementation<br />
* 33% Measurements and validation<br />
<br />
== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Bachelor, Semester, or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
<br />
{|<br />
| style="padding: 5px" | [[File:philippmayer.jpg|frameless|left|75px]]<br />
|<br />
===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Bachelor Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9278Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:49:14Z<p>Mayerph: /* Project description */</p>
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<div><!-- Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform --><br />
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[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of remote controlled DAQ system]]<br />
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= Overview =<br />
<br />
The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
<br />
The student's task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on the thesis type (Bachelor/Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
<br />
== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Bachelor, Semester or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
<br />
{|<br />
| style="padding: 5px" | [[File:philippmayer.jpg|frameless|left|75px]]<br />
|<br />
===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Bachelor Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9277Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:46:20Z<p>Mayerph: /* Status: Available */</p>
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<div><!-- Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform --><br />
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[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of remote controlled DAQ system]]<br />
<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
<br />
Your task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on your thesis (Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to your interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
<br />
== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Bachelor, Semester or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
<br />
{|<br />
| style="padding: 5px" | [[File:philippmayer.jpg|frameless|left|75px]]<br />
|<br />
===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Bachelor Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9276Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:45:52Z<p>Mayerph: /* Status: Available */</p>
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<div><!-- Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform --><br />
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[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of remote controlled DAQ system]]<br />
<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
<br />
Your task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on your thesis (Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to your interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
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== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Semester or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
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{|<br />
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===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9275Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:45:42Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of remote controlled DAQ system]]<br />
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<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
<br />
Your task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on your thesis (Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to your interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
<br />
== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Semester or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
<br />
{|<br />
| style="padding: 5px" | [[File:philippmayer.jpg|frameless|left|75px]]<br />
|<br />
===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Currently involved students:<br />
** None<br />
<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9274Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:44:57Z<p>Mayerph: /* Philipp Mayer */</p>
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<div><!-- Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform --><br />
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[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of Drone Detection, comparing DVS and RGB images]]<br />
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<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
<br />
Your task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on your thesis (Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to your interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
<br />
== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Semester or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
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|<br />
{|<br />
{|<br />
===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Currently involved students:<br />
** None<br />
<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9273Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:44:37Z<p>Mayerph: /* Philipp Mayer */</p>
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<div><!-- Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform --><br />
<br />
[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of Drone Detection, comparing DVS and RGB images]]<br />
<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
<br />
Your task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on your thesis (Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to your interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
<br />
== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Semester or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
<br />
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|<br />
{|<br />
===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Currently involved students:<br />
** None<br />
<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=File:Motivation_sensor.png&diff=9272File:Motivation sensor.png2023-07-20T10:43:55Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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<div></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Modular_Distributed_Data_Collection_Platform&diff=9271Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform2023-07-20T10:43:40Z<p>Mayerph: Created page with "<!-- Modular Distributed Data Collection Platform --> Example of Drone Detection, comparing DVS and RGB images = Overview..."</p>
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[[File:motivation_sensor.png|200px|thumb|right|Example of Drone Detection, comparing DVS and RGB images]]<br />
<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
The ability to collect application-specific data from various sensors, both offline and online, offers a multitude of possibilities for research, monitoring, and decision-making. One major challenge is meeting the application-specific needs, ranging from capturing short snapshots with high temporal resolution, such as motion trajectories in induced rockfall experiments, to long-term monitoring with moderate sample rates, such as logging environmental data. Additionally, when data is collected from multiple sensors distributed spatially, synchronization becomes an increasingly complex challenge. Finally, to support the scientific workflow effectively, data acquisition devices need to be customizable, user-friendly, and cost-effective.<br />
<br />
= Project description =<br />
In the context of this project, the student will develop such an IoT data acquisition device. The envisioned system should offer modularity on both the software and hardware fronts, providing a fast-expandable platform for integrating individual sensors. Although real-time monitoring of the collected data is desirable, onboard data logging (uSD card) will be targeted due to energy and bandwidth limitations. The system will incorporate wireless interfaces based on LoRa (Long Range) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for seamless configuration and remote monitoring. By leveraging LoRa and LoRaWAN the aim is to provide a cloud interface for sensor fleet monitoring in close real-time combined with the possibility to remote control the local data acquisition. Regarding energy supply, the system should be designed as a hybrid solution. It will incorporate a battery-powered mode to ensure uninterrupted data acquisition even when a wall-mount connection is not feasible. <br />
<br />
Your task in this project will be one or several of the tasks mentioned below. Depending on your thesis (Semester/Master thesis), tasks will be assigned accordingly to your interests and skills.<br />
<br />
== Tasks: ==<br />
* Circuit and PCB design<br />
* Embedded firmware design, sensor read-out, data storage, and wireless communication<br />
* IoT system integration<br />
* Design and test of an exemplary prototype (e.g., indoor light monitoring: ambient light sensor, optical spectrometer)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites depending on tasks (not all required) ==<br />
* Embedded firmware design (experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc. appreciated)<br />
* Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium)<br />
* IoT cloud frameworks (e.g., Teragraf, Influxdb, Grafana, etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Type of work ==<br />
* 10% Literature study<br />
* 70% Software and/or Hardware design<br />
* 20% Measurements and validation<br />
<br />
== Status: Available ==<br />
<br />
* Type: Semester or Master Thesis (multiple students possible)<br />
* Professor: : [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=194234 Prof. Dr. Luca Benini]<br />
* Supervisors:<br />
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| style="padding: 5px" | [[File:philippmayer.jpg|frameless|left|75px]]<br />
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===[[:User:mayerph | Philipp Mayer]]===<br />
* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': +41 44 63 242 68 <br />
* '''skype''': mayer.philipp1<br />
* '''Office''': ETF F 108<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Currently involved students:<br />
** None<br />
<br />
[[Category:Available]] [[Category:Digital]] [[Category:Event-Driven Computing]] [[Category:Deep Learning Projects]] [[Category:EmbeddedAI]] [[Category:SmartSensors]] [[Category:System Design]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Semester Thesis]] [[Category:Master Thesis]] [[Category:Julian]] [[Category:Mayerph]] [[Category:Hot]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=User:Mayerph&diff=9270User:Mayerph2023-07-20T10:22:18Z<p>Mayerph: /* Contact Information */</p>
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<div>==Philipp Mayer==<br />
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==Interests==<br />
* Embedded Systems<br />
* Low-power micro-controllers<br />
* Wireless Sensor Networks<br />
* Energy Harvesting<br />
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* '''phone''': (+41 44 63) 242 68<br />
* '''www''': [https://iis.ee.ethz.ch/people/person-detail.MjMxNDg5.TGlzdC8zOTg3LDk5MDE4ODk4MA==.html ETHZ Homepage]<br />
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[[Category:Supervisors]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=User:Mayerph&diff=9269User:Mayerph2023-07-20T10:21:08Z<p>Mayerph: /* Contact Information */</p>
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<div>==Philipp Mayer==<br />
<br />
==Interests==<br />
* Embedded Systems<br />
* Low-power micro-controllers<br />
* Wireless Sensor Networks<br />
* Energy Harvesting<br />
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* '''e-mail''': [mailto:mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch mayerph@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': (+41 44 63) 242 68<br />
* '''www''': [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/people/person-detail.MjMxNDg5.TGlzdC8yMDA4LDIxMjc1NTkyODc=.html IIS Homepage]<br />
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[[Category:Supervisors]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Wearables_in_Fashion&diff=8429Wearables in Fashion2022-11-23T06:38:56Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
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In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allow altering the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
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===Status: Completed ===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
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===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Outdoor_Precision_Object_Tracking_for_Rockfall_Experiments&diff=8428Outdoor Precision Object Tracking for Rockfall Experiments2022-11-23T06:37:30Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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==Short Description==<br />
Rockfalls and landslides have over the last decades become a serious and frequent hazard, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures, destabilizing rocky slopes in mountainous regions. Latest simulation tools based on improved mass movement dynamic models allow civil engineers to perform risk assessments and plan mitigation strategies in natural three-dimensional terrain. These tools are based on various models with a large number of parameter that have to be calibrated and evaluated with real-world in-field measurements.[1] For that reason, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, developed together with the ETH Zurich a rugged low-power multi-sensor node, designed to acquire and log accurate inertial sensor measurements during induced rockfalls. The extension of the sensors scope to mountain forests as well as landslides requires an adaption to more advanced non-vision-based tracking methods. <br />
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In this project, the student will conduct a pilot study on tracking of moving objects in rough outdoor environment. (>100m x >50m, forest, mountain slopes, high humidity etc.) The investigation will include, but not limited to, promising radio frequencies technologies, for instance, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with Real Time Kinematics (RTK) and Ultra-Wide-Band (UWB). The goal of this project is to find the best technology which allows track objects in forested regions with high time and special resolution. Afterward, the student will design, implement, and test the complete solution. Depending on the results and project period field tests at SLF test sites can be conducted.<br />
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Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Lab. testing/characterization of RF localization modules and embedded systems: verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing detection performance in lab. conditions<br />
* High-level software programming, signal processing, machine learning, sensor fusion, wireless communication<br />
* programming the circuit for a specific application, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
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(image sources: SLF, ZDF)<br />
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Suggested references:<br />
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* [1] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
* [2] Alarifi A, Al-Salman A, Alsaleh M, et al. Ultra Wideband Indoor Positioning Technologies: Analysis and Recent Advances. Mihaylova L, Kim B-G, Dogra DP, eds. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). 2016;16(5):707.<br />
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Nice to read and watch:<br />
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* https://www.srf.ch/kultur/wissen/steinschlag-experiment-bergsturz-am-flueelapass-mit-kuenstlichen-steinen<br />
* https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/planet-e/planet-e-talwaerts---das-broeckeln-der-berge-100.html<br />
<br />
===Status: Completed ===<br />
* Looking for Semester Project Students (an adaption to a Master Project is possible)<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* basic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is also knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 10% Theory<br />
: 25% Preliminary measurements <br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
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<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
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==Detailed Task Description==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
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<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Bombardier.jpg|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
==Short Description==<br />
<br />
<br />
A new generation of Information Technology is revolutionizing products and people’s everyday life. Sensors and wearable technologies, in particular, are gaining popularity, with people surrounded by everything “smart,” from smart houses to smartphones, from smart trains to smart cities. However present-day sensor devices are mainly battery-powered and due to limited energy, they are simple with limited computational capabilities or they need to be recharged every day or even hours and thus they miss the expectations for a truly unobtrusive user experience. <br />
The proposed projects will explore theoretical limitations as well as design methods for this new kind of distributed smart sensors under extreme constraint of tiny energy buffers (batteries). Specifically, the project aims to study and develop the basis for low-power/autonomous systems for distributed smart sensors for trains and railways applications in collaboration with Bombardier that (i) can go in a zero-power but with change status fast when important events are detected (ii) have long lifetime and where possible be self-sustaining, (iii) adopts artificial intelligence connecting buildings, trains, users, wearable devices achieving true ambient intelligence.<br />
The project will address the challenges of intelligence in the face of low energy and long lifetime. One of the main expected result is on the investigation and development of novel zero-power sensors that act as a trigger for the rest of the system when an important event is detected and consume zero-power between two detections. Other important results will be provided by the combination of hardware and software co-design to achieve the ambitious goal of placing the smart sensor never recharge it. This goal will be achieved by developing novel hardware, sensors, energy harvesting and devising low-power techniques for data computation, machine learning, communication. Finally, the novel aspects of the project will be demonstrated on a sensors network running exemplar critical applications from wearable and buildings domains achieving autonomous self-sustainable in real in-field applications.<br />
<br />
The hardware and software load of the thesis will be balanced according with the skills and preferences of the candidate students when the details task description will be provided before the student project will start. In field, measurements of the system will be performed from the students as important activity in order to evaluate power consumption, reliability, functionality, classification accuracy and energy efficiency and to further optimize the system.<br />
<br />
The master or semester project will be developed in close collaboration with Bombardier, the Oerlikon (ZH) Lab. <br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile and project type, his tasks may involve some of the following:<br />
* lab. testing/characterization of the existing prototype: verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing detection performance in lab. Conditions<br />
* High-level software programming, machine learning, wireless communication<br />
* programming the circuit for a specific application, field testing, data acquisition<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Completed ===<br />
* Looking for Semester and Master Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]] [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc. (not mandatory)<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++, preferably microcontroller with Bluetooth Low Energy but it is not mandatory)<br />
* basic knowledge on signal processing is a plus.<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 30% Theory<br />
: 50% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
===Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
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<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Master Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Bombardier.jpg|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
==Short Description==<br />
<br />
<br />
A new generation of Information Technology is revolutionizing products and people’s everyday life. Sensors and wearable technologies, in particular, are gaining popularity, with people surrounded by everything “smart,” from smart houses to smartphones, from smart trains to smart cities. However present-day sensor devices are mainly battery-powered and due to limited energy, they are simple with limited computational capabilities or they need to be recharged every day or even hours and thus they miss the expectations for a truly unobtrusive user experience. <br />
The proposed projects will explore theoretical limitations as well as design methods for this new kind of distributed smart sensors under extreme constraint of tiny energy buffers (batteries). Specifically, the project aims to study and develop the basis for low-power/autonomous systems for distributed smart sensors for trains and railways applications in collaboration with Bombardier that (i) can go in a zero-power but with change status fast when important events are detected (ii) have long lifetime and where possible be self-sustaining, (iii) adopts artificial intelligence connecting buildings, trains, users, wearable devices achieving true ambient intelligence.<br />
The project will address the challenges of intelligence in the face of low energy and long lifetime. One of the main expected result is on the investigation and development of novel zero-power sensors that act as a trigger for the rest of the system when an important event is detected and consume zero-power between two detections. Other important results will be provided by the combination of hardware and software co-design to achieve the ambitious goal of placing the smart sensor never recharge it. This goal will be achieved by developing novel hardware, sensors, energy harvesting and devising low-power techniques for data computation, machine learning, communication. Finally, the novel aspects of the project will be demonstrated on a sensors network running exemplar critical applications from wearable and buildings domains achieving autonomous self-sustainable in real in-field applications.<br />
<br />
The hardware and software load of the thesis will be balanced according with the skills and preferences of the candidate students when the details task description will be provided before the student project will start. In field, measurements of the system will be performed from the students as important activity in order to evaluate power consumption, reliability, functionality, classification accuracy and energy efficiency and to further optimize the system.<br />
<br />
The master or semester project will be developed in close collaboration with Bombardier, the Oerlikon (ZH) Lab. <br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile and project type, his tasks may involve some of the following:<br />
* lab. testing/characterization of the existing prototype: verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing detection performance in lab. Conditions<br />
* High-level software programming, machine learning, wireless communication<br />
* programming the circuit for a specific application, field testing, data acquisition<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Semester and Master Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]] [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc. (not mandatory)<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++, preferably microcontroller with Bluetooth Low Energy but it is not mandatory)<br />
* basic knowledge on signal processing is a plus.<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 30% Theory<br />
: 50% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
===Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
<br />
==Detailed Task Description==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Master Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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<div>[[File:wearablesInFashion1.PNG|489px|right|thumb]]<br />
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==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allow altering the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Available]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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<div>[[File:wearablesInFashion1.PNG|489px|right|thumb]]<br />
<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
<br />
==Detailed Task Description==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Available]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
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<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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[[Category:Digital]]<br />
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[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
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==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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==Detailed Task Description==<br />
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===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Available]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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==Detailed Task Description==<br />
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===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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==Short Description==<br />
Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
<br />
<br />
In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Wearables_in_Fashion&diff=6455Wearables in Fashion2021-02-22T09:19:15Z<p>Mayerph: Created page with "thumb ==Short Description== Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others..."</p>
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Designing the thousandth machine learning (ML) accelerator is not what you are looking for? Where others see a breakthrough in energy-efficient computing, you see simply a boring black box? You rather imagine yourself in the spotlight of the Paris Fashion Week than in a dimly lit cellar office in the Gloriastrasse? Then we may have the right project for you!<br />
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In this project, you will work in close cooperation with the University of Arts London to combine the latest wearable electronic trends with fashion. Although there is no limit to your creativity, your possible tasks could involve:<br />
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* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies allowing to alter the shape of dresses and accessories (pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical systems, Shape Memory alloys (SMA)).<br />
* A case study on the applicability of human-machine-interfaces to interact with your smart fashion.<br />
* Development and characterization of highly integrated embedded systems based on the findings of your research. This includes PCB design (Altium) and firmware design (C/C++).<br />
* Energy profiling and optimization towards energy neutrality. <br />
* Testing and integration of your results together with the designers.<br />
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===Status: Available===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
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===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and high-level programming <br />
* basic knowledge of sensor fusion and wireless communication<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) design using Altium<br />
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===Character===<br />
: 20% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 20% Testing<br />
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===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Design_and_Evaluation_of_a_Small_Size_Avalanche_Beacon&diff=6454Design and Evaluation of a Small Size Avalanche Beacon2021-02-22T08:02:34Z<p>Mayerph: /* Results */</p>
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==Short Description==<br />
Avalanches and rockfall have become as serious and frequent hazard in the alpine region, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures. Nowadays, researches, led by experts at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, have a profound understanding of how avalanches form. However, it’s not possible yet to predict precisely why, when, and where an avalanche will be triggered. A better understanding of the complex physical processes inside avalanches is required to be able to assess their scale and destructiveness. For that reason, large-scale experiments, with state-of-the-art sensor technology, are required to be able the gather data from insight an avalanche. The data collected helps to develop and improve simulation programs which are used by engineers worldwide to assess hazards and design protection measures. (https://www.slf.ch/en.html)<br />
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In this project, we aim to develop a non-life critical avalanche beacon which will allow collecting sensor notes after large-scale experiments. The relaxed constraints in terms of no need of a search mode as well as the non-critical application should allow to reduce the system complexity significant and facilitates, therefore, a higher integration and a significantly longer battery life. <br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies used in state-of-the-art avalanche transceivers<br />
* A case study on the applicability of other localization/communication methods (GPS, LORA, BLE) <br />
* Development/testing/characterization of a discrete small size low power RF transmitter in an embedded system: prototype development, verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing localization performance in lab. conditions<br />
* Embedded programming, signal processing, wireless communication<br />
* adaption of the circuit to a specific sensor node, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
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(image source: SLF)<br />
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Suggested references:<br />
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* [1] ETSI EN 300 718-1 V1.2.1 (2001-05) https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/300700_300799/30071801/01.02.01_60/en_30071801v010201p.pdf<br />
* [2] D. Macii, G. Filippetto and M. Donelli, "Measurement of equivalent circuit parameters of avalanche beacons antennas for rapid prototyping," 2017 IEEE International Workshop on Measurement and Networking (M&N), Naples, 2017, pp. 1-6.<br />
* [3] Schleppe, J.B., Lachapelle, G., "GPS Tracking Performance Under Avalanche Deposited Snow," Proceedings of the 19th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2006), Fort Worth, TX, September 2006, pp. 3105-3116.<br />
* [4] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
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===Status: Completed ===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* asic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 35% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
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===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
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* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Design_and_Evaluation_of_a_Small_Size_Avalanche_Beacon&diff=6453Design and Evaluation of a Small Size Avalanche Beacon2021-02-22T08:01:17Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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==Short Description==<br />
Avalanches and rockfall have become as serious and frequent hazard in the alpine region, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures. Nowadays, researches, led by experts at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, have a profound understanding of how avalanches form. However, it’s not possible yet to predict precisely why, when, and where an avalanche will be triggered. A better understanding of the complex physical processes inside avalanches is required to be able to assess their scale and destructiveness. For that reason, large-scale experiments, with state-of-the-art sensor technology, are required to be able the gather data from insight an avalanche. The data collected helps to develop and improve simulation programs which are used by engineers worldwide to assess hazards and design protection measures. (https://www.slf.ch/en.html)<br />
<br />
In this project, we aim to develop a non-life critical avalanche beacon which will allow collecting sensor notes after large-scale experiments. The relaxed constraints in terms of no need of a search mode as well as the non-critical application should allow to reduce the system complexity significant and facilitates, therefore, a higher integration and a significantly longer battery life. <br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies used in state-of-the-art avalanche transceivers<br />
* A case study on the applicability of other localization/communication methods (GPS, LORA, BLE) <br />
* Development/testing/characterization of a discrete small size low power RF transmitter in an embedded system: prototype development, verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing localization performance in lab. conditions<br />
* Embedded programming, signal processing, wireless communication<br />
* adaption of the circuit to a specific sensor node, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
<br />
(image source: SLF)<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggested references:<br />
<br />
* [1] ETSI EN 300 718-1 V1.2.1 (2001-05) https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/300700_300799/30071801/01.02.01_60/en_30071801v010201p.pdf<br />
* [2] D. Macii, G. Filippetto and M. Donelli, "Measurement of equivalent circuit parameters of avalanche beacons antennas for rapid prototyping," 2017 IEEE International Workshop on Measurement and Networking (M&N), Naples, 2017, pp. 1-6.<br />
* [3] Schleppe, J.B., Lachapelle, G., "GPS Tracking Performance Under Avalanche Deposited Snow," Proceedings of the 19th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2006), Fort Worth, TX, September 2006, pp. 3105-3116.<br />
* [4] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Completed ===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* asic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 35% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
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<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
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===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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[[Category:Available]]<br />
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==Short Description==<br />
Rockfalls and landslides have over the last decades become a serious and frequent hazard, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures, destabilizing rocky slopes in mountainous regions. Latest simulation tools based on improved mass movement dynamic models allow civil engineers to perform risk assessments and plan mitigation strategies in natural three-dimensional terrain. These tools are based on various models with a large number of parameter that have to be calibrated and evaluated with real-world in-field measurements.[1] For that reason, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, developed together with the ETH Zurich a rugged low-power multi-sensor node, designed to acquire and log accurate inertial sensor measurements during induced rockfalls. The extension of the sensors scope to mountain forests as well as landslides requires an adaption to more advanced non-vision-based tracking methods. <br />
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In this project, the student will conduct a pilot study on tracking of moving objects in rough outdoor environment. (>100m x >50m, forest, mountain slopes, high humidity etc.) The investigation will include, but not limited to, promising radio frequencies technologies, for instance, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with Real Time Kinematics (RTK) and Ultra-Wide-Band (UWB). The goal of this project is to find the best technology which allows track objects in forested regions with high time and special resolution. Afterward, the student will design, implement, and test the complete solution. Depending on the results and project period field tests at SLF test sites can be conducted.<br />
<br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Lab. testing/characterization of RF localization modules and embedded systems: verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing detection performance in lab. conditions<br />
* High-level software programming, signal processing, machine learning, sensor fusion, wireless communication<br />
* programming the circuit for a specific application, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
<br />
<br />
(image sources: SLF, ZDF)<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggested references:<br />
<br />
* [1] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
* [2] Alarifi A, Al-Salman A, Alsaleh M, et al. Ultra Wideband Indoor Positioning Technologies: Analysis and Recent Advances. Mihaylova L, Kim B-G, Dogra DP, eds. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). 2016;16(5):707.<br />
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<br />
Nice to read and watch:<br />
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* https://www.srf.ch/kultur/wissen/steinschlag-experiment-bergsturz-am-flueelapass-mit-kuenstlichen-steinen<br />
* https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/planet-e/planet-e-talwaerts---das-broeckeln-der-berge-100.html<br />
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===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Semester Project Students (an adaption to a Master Project is possible)<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* basic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is also knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 10% Theory<br />
: 25% Preliminary measurements <br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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==Detailed Task Description==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:In progress]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Master Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Outdoor_Precision_Object_Tracking_for_Rockfall_Experiments&diff=4172Outdoor Precision Object Tracking for Rockfall Experiments2018-09-25T13:49:29Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:StoneNode_online.jpg|489px|right|thumb]]<br />
<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Rockfalls and landslides have over the last decades become a serious and frequent hazard, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures, destabilizing rocky slopes in mountainous regions. Latest simulation tools based on improved mass movement dynamic models allow civil engineers to perform risk assessments and plan mitigation strategies in natural three-dimensional terrain. These tools are based on various models with a large number of parameter that have to be calibrated and evaluated with real-world in-field measurements.[1] For that reason, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, developed together with the ETH Zurich a rugged low-power multi-sensor node, designed to acquire and log accurate inertial sensor measurements during induced rockfalls. The extension of the sensors scope to mountain forests as well as landslides requires an adaption to more advanced non-vision-based tracking methods. <br />
<br />
In this project, the student will conduct a pilot study on tracking of moving objects in rough outdoor environment. (>100m x >50m, forest, mountain slopes, high humidity etc.) The investigation will include, but not limited to, promising radio frequencies technologies, for instance, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with Real Time Kinematics (RTK) and Ultra-Wide-Band (UWB). The goal of this project is to find the best technology which allows track objects in forested regions with high time and special resolution. Afterward, the student will design, implement, and test the complete solution. Depending on the results and project period field tests at SLF test sites can be conducted.<br />
<br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Lab. testing/characterization of RF localization modules and embedded systems: verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing detection performance in lab. conditions<br />
* High-level software programming, signal processing, machine learning, sensor fusion, wireless communication<br />
* programming the circuit for a specific application, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
<br />
<br />
(image sources: SLF, ZDF)<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggested references:<br />
<br />
* [1] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
* [2] Alarifi A, Al-Salman A, Alsaleh M, et al. Ultra Wideband Indoor Positioning Technologies: Analysis and Recent Advances. Mihaylova L, Kim B-G, Dogra DP, eds. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). 2016;16(5):707.<br />
<br />
<br />
Nice to read and watch:<br />
<br />
* https://www.srf.ch/kultur/wissen/steinschlag-experiment-bergsturz-am-flueelapass-mit-kuenstlichen-steinen<br />
* https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/planet-e/planet-e-talwaerts---das-broeckeln-der-berge-100.html<br />
<br />
===Status: In progress ===<br />
* Looking for Semester Project Students (an adaption to a Master Project is possible)<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* basic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is also knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 10% Theory<br />
: 25% Preliminary measurements <br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
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==Detailed Task Description==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:In progress]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Master Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Outdoor_Precision_Object_Tracking_for_Rockfall_Experiments&diff=4056Outdoor Precision Object Tracking for Rockfall Experiments2018-08-21T09:58:45Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:StoneNode_online.jpg|489px|right|thumb]]<br />
<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Rockfalls and landslides have over the last decades become a serious and frequent hazard, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures, destabilizing rocky slopes in mountainous regions. Latest simulation tools based on improved mass movement dynamic models allow civil engineers to perform risk assessments and plan mitigation strategies in natural three-dimensional terrain. These tools are based on various models with a large number of parameter that have to be calibrated and evaluated with real-world in-field measurements.[1] For that reason, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, developed together with the ETH Zurich a rugged low-power multi-sensor node, designed to acquire and log accurate inertial sensor measurements during induced rockfalls. The extension of the sensors scope to mountain forests as well as landslides requires an adaption to more advanced non-vision-based tracking methods. <br />
<br />
In this project, the student will conduct a pilot study on tracking of moving objects in rough outdoor environment. (>100m x >50m, forest, mountain slopes, high humidity etc.) The investigation will include, but not limited to, promising radio frequencies technologies, for instance, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with Real Time Kinematics (RTK) and Ultra-Wide-Band (UWB). The goal of this project is to find the best technology which allows track objects in forested regions with high time and special resolution. Afterward, the student will design, implement, and test the complete solution. Depending on the results and project period field tests at SLF test sites can be conducted.<br />
<br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Lab. testing/characterization of RF localization modules and embedded systems: verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing detection performance in lab. conditions<br />
* High-level software programming, signal processing, machine learning, sensor fusion, wireless communication<br />
* programming the circuit for a specific application, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
<br />
<br />
(image sources: SLF, ZDF)<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggested references:<br />
<br />
* [1] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
* [2] Alarifi A, Al-Salman A, Alsaleh M, et al. Ultra Wideband Indoor Positioning Technologies: Analysis and Recent Advances. Mihaylova L, Kim B-G, Dogra DP, eds. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). 2016;16(5):707.<br />
<br />
<br />
Nice to read and watch:<br />
<br />
* https://www.srf.ch/kultur/wissen/steinschlag-experiment-bergsturz-am-flueelapass-mit-kuenstlichen-steinen<br />
* https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/planet-e/planet-e-talwaerts---das-broeckeln-der-berge-100.html<br />
<br />
===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Semester Project Students (an adaption to a Master Project is possible)<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* basic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is also knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 10% Theory<br />
: 25% Preliminary measurements <br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
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==Detailed Task Description==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Available]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Master Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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[[Category:Mayerph]]<br />
[[Category:Magnom]]<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Development_of_a_Rockfall_Sensor_Node&diff=4055Development of a Rockfall Sensor Node2018-08-21T09:55:57Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:Tramin.jpg|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
[[File:RAMMS_Rockfall.png|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Over the last years, [http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos] has been using embedded sensor nodes for measuring trajectories of falling rocks. The acquired data is used to improve simulations of rockfall incidents. However, the employed sensor nodes ([http://www.embedded.arch.ethz.ch/Projects/StoneNode StoneNode]) have come to their end-of-life and should be replaced with better and smaller sensors employing state-of-the-art technology. <br />
<br />
In this semester project you are going to design and assemble a prototype for StoneNode 2.0 using a microcontroller, MEMS intertial sensors, non-volatile memory and eventually wireless communication. Preliminary data acquisition will be performed, with the main goal to develop the complete data-grabbing software and perform real-world tests in collaboration with SLF Davos.<br />
<br />
===Status: Completed ===<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]], [[:User:schaffner|Michael Schaffner]], [[:User:lukasc|Lukas Cavigelli]], Andrin Caviezel (SLF Davos)<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
* PCB design experience (PCB course strongly recommended)<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* basic knowledge of microcontroller programming (C, preferably Texas Instruments MSP430)<br />
* basic knowledge on signal processing is a plus.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 10% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 30% Testing<br />
<br />
===Partners===<br />
[http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos]<br />
<br />
===Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:PCB]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:2017]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Sensor_Fusion_for_Rockfall_Sensor_Node&diff=4054Sensor Fusion for Rockfall Sensor Node2018-08-21T09:51:46Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:stoneNodeFieldTests.jpg|600px|right|thumb]]<br />
[[File:Tramin.jpg|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
[[File:RAMMS_Rockfall.png|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Over the last years, [http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos] has been using embedded sensor nodes for measuring trajectories of falling rocks. The acquired data is used to improve simulations of rockfall incidents. However, the employed sensor nodes ([http://www.embedded.arch.ethz.ch/Projects/StoneNode StoneNode]) have come to their end-of-life and are currently being replaced with better and smaller sensors employing state-of-the-art technology. Over the last months, a new StoneNode has been developed at the IIS, and preliminary field test data has recently been obtained.<br />
<br />
In this master project you are going to analyze the obtained data from accelerometers/gyroscopes and pressure sensors, and develop sensor fusion approaches which will allow partial or complete reconstruction of the rock trajectories. Depending on the project progress, novel approaches introducing additional sources of information can be evaluated as well (e.g., videos shot by a drone, 3D terrain models, etc.).<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Completed===<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:schaffner|Michael Schaffner]], [[:User:lukasc|Lukas Cavigelli]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]], Andrin Caviezel (SLF Davos)<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
* Good signal processing background required<br />
* MATLAB, C++ required<br />
* Computer vision course (optional)<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 30% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 40% Evaluation<br />
<br />
===Partners===<br />
[http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos]<br />
<br />
===Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
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<!--==Detailed Task Description==---><br />
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* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:System Software]]<br />
[[Category:Master Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:2017]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Sensor_Fusion_for_Rockfall_Sensor_Node&diff=4053Sensor Fusion for Rockfall Sensor Node2018-08-21T09:51:01Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:stoneNodeFieldTests.jpg|600px|right|thumb]]<br />
[[File:Tramin.jpg|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
[[File:RAMMS_Rockfall.png|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Over the last years, [http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos] has been using embedded sensor nodes for measuring trajectories of falling rocks. The acquired data is used to improve simulations of rockfall incidents. However, the employed sensor nodes ([http://www.embedded.arch.ethz.ch/Projects/StoneNode StoneNode]) have come to their end-of-life and are currently being replaced with better and smaller sensors employing state-of-the-art technology. Over the last months, a new StoneNode has been developed at the IIS, and preliminary field test data has recently been obtained.<br />
<br />
In this master project you are going to analyze the obtained data from accelerometers/gyroscopes and pressure sensors, and develop sensor fusion approaches which will allow partial or complete reconstruction of the rock trajectories. Depending on the project progress, novel approaches introducing additional sources of information can be evaluated as well (e.g., videos shot by a drone, 3D terrain models, etc.).<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Completed===<br />
* Looking for 1 Master Student (eventually with the possibility to continue the work in a PhD program in IIS group in collaboration with SLF Davos)<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:schaffner|Michael Schaffner]], [[:User:lukasc|Lukas Cavigelli]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]], Andrin Caviezel (SLF Davos)<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
* Good signal processing background required<br />
* MATLAB, C++ required<br />
* Computer vision course (optional)<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 30% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 40% Evaluation<br />
<br />
===Partners===<br />
[http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos]<br />
<br />
===Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
<br />
<!--==Detailed Task Description==---><br />
<!--===Goals===---><br />
<!--===Practical Details===---><br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:System Software]]<br />
[[Category:Master Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:2017]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Sensor_Fusion_for_Rockfall_Sensor_Node&diff=4052Sensor Fusion for Rockfall Sensor Node2018-08-21T09:50:19Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:stoneNodeFieldTests.jpg|600px|right|thumb]]<br />
[[File:Tramin.jpg|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
[[File:RAMMS_Rockfall.png|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Over the last years, [http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos] has been using embedded sensor nodes for measuring trajectories of falling rocks. The acquired data is used to improve simulations of rockfall incidents. However, the employed sensor nodes ([http://www.embedded.arch.ethz.ch/Projects/StoneNode StoneNode]) have come to their end-of-life and are currently being replaced with better and smaller sensors employing state-of-the-art technology. Over the last months, a new StoneNode has been developed at the IIS, and preliminary field test data has recently been obtained.<br />
<br />
In this master project you are going to analyze the obtained data from accelerometers/gyroscopes and pressure sensors, and develop sensor fusion approaches which will allow partial or complete reconstruction of the rock trajectories. Depending on the project progress, novel approaches introducing additional sources of information can be evaluated as well (e.g., videos shot by a drone, 3D terrain models, etc.).<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for 1 Master Student (eventually with the possibility to continue the work in a PhD program in IIS group in collaboration with SLF Davos)<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:schaffner|Michael Schaffner]], [[:User:lukasc|Lukas Cavigelli]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]], Andrin Caviezel (SLF Davos)<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
* Good signal processing background required<br />
* MATLAB, C++ required<br />
* Computer vision course (optional)<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 30% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 40% Evaluation<br />
<br />
===Partners===<br />
[http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos]<br />
<br />
===Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
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<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
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[[Category:2017]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Development_of_a_Rockfall_Sensor_Node&diff=4051Development of a Rockfall Sensor Node2018-08-21T09:49:01Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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[[File:RAMMS_Rockfall.png|400px|right|thumb]]<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Over the last years, [http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos] has been using embedded sensor nodes for measuring trajectories of falling rocks. The acquired data is used to improve simulations of rockfall incidents. However, the employed sensor nodes ([http://www.embedded.arch.ethz.ch/Projects/StoneNode StoneNode]) have come to their end-of-life and should be replaced with better and smaller sensors employing state-of-the-art technology. <br />
<br />
In this semester project you are going to design and assemble a prototype for StoneNode 2.0 using a microcontroller, MEMS intertial sensors, non-volatile memory and eventually wireless communication. Preliminary data acquisition will be performed, with the main goal to develop the complete data-grabbing software and perform real-world tests in collaboration with SLF Davos.<br />
<br />
===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for 1-2 Semester Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]], [[:User:schaffner|Michael Schaffner]], [[:User:lukasc|Lukas Cavigelli]], Andrin Caviezel (SLF Davos)<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
* PCB design experience (PCB course strongly recommended)<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* basic knowledge of microcontroller programming (C, preferably Texas Instruments MSP430)<br />
* basic knowledge on signal processing is a plus.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 10% Theory<br />
: 60% Implementation<br />
: 30% Testing<br />
<br />
===Partners===<br />
[http://www.slf.ch SLF Davos]<br />
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===Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
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<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
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* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
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<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:PCB]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:Completed]]<br />
[[Category:2017]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Design_and_Evaluation_of_a_Small_Size_Avalanche_Beacon&diff=4050Design and Evaluation of a Small Size Avalanche Beacon2018-08-21T09:27:43Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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<div>[[File:avalanche_beacon.jpg|489px|right|thumb]]<br />
<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Avalanches and rockfall have become as serious and frequent hazard in the alpine region, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures. Nowadays, researches, led by experts at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, have a profound understanding of how avalanches form. However, it’s not possible yet to predict precisely why, when, and where an avalanche will be triggered. A better understanding of the complex physical processes inside avalanches is required to be able to assess their scale and destructiveness. For that reason, large-scale experiments, with state-of-the-art sensor technology, are required to be able the gather data from insight an avalanche. The data collected helps to develop and improve simulation programs which are used by engineers worldwide to assess hazards and design protection measures. (https://www.slf.ch/en.html)<br />
<br />
In this project, we aim to develop a non-life critical avalanche beacon which will allow collecting sensor notes after large-scale experiments. The relaxed constraints in terms of no need of a search mode as well as the non-critical application should allow to reduce the system complexity significant and facilitates, therefore, a higher integration and a significantly longer battery life. <br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies used in state-of-the-art avalanche transceivers<br />
* A case study on the applicability of other localization/communication methods (GPS, LORA, BLE) <br />
* Development/testing/characterization of a discrete small size low power RF transmitter in an embedded system: prototype development, verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing localization performance in lab. conditions<br />
* Embedded programming, signal processing, wireless communication<br />
* adaption of the circuit to a specific sensor node, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
<br />
(image source: SLF)<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggested references:<br />
<br />
* [1] ETSI EN 300 718-1 V1.2.1 (2001-05) https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/300700_300799/30071801/01.02.01_60/en_30071801v010201p.pdf<br />
* [2] D. Macii, G. Filippetto and M. Donelli, "Measurement of equivalent circuit parameters of avalanche beacons antennas for rapid prototyping," 2017 IEEE International Workshop on Measurement and Networking (M&N), Naples, 2017, pp. 1-6.<br />
* [3] Schleppe, J.B., Lachapelle, G., "GPS Tracking Performance Under Avalanche Deposited Snow," Proceedings of the 19th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2006), Fort Worth, TX, September 2006, pp. 3105-3116.<br />
* [4] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* asic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 35% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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===Practical Details===<br />
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* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Available]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:avalanche_beacon.jpg|489px|right|thumb]]<br />
<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Avalanches and rockfall have become as serious and frequent hazard in the alpine region, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures. Nowadays, researches, led by experts at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, have a profound understanding of how avalanches form. However, it’s not possible yet to predict precisely why, when, and where an avalanche will be triggered. A better understanding of the complex physical processes inside avalanches is required to be able to assess their scale and destructiveness. For that reason, large-scale experiments, with state-of-the-art sensor technology, are required to be able the gather data from insight an avalanche. The data collected helps to develop and improve simulation programs which are used by engineers worldwide to assess hazards and design protection measures. (https://www.slf.ch/en.html)<br />
<br />
In this project, we aim to develop a non-life critical avalanche beacon which will allow collecting sensor notes after large-scale experiments. The relaxed constraints in terms of no need of a search mode as well as the non-critical application should allow to reduce the system complexity significant and facilitates, therefore, a higher integration and a significantly longer battery life. <br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies used in state-of-the-art avalanche transceivers<br />
* A case study on the applicability of other localization/communication methods (GPS, LORA, BLE) <br />
* Development/testing/characterization of a discrete small size low power RF transmitter in an embedded system: prototype development, verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing localization performance in lab. conditions<br />
* Embedded programming, signal processing, wireless communication<br />
* adaption of the circuit to a specific sensor node, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
<br />
(image source: SLF)<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggested references:<br />
<br />
* [1] ETSI EN 300 718-1 V1.2.1 (2001-05) https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/300700_300799/30071801/01.02.01_60/en_30071801v010201p.pdf<br />
* [2] D. Macii, G. Filippetto and M. Donelli, "Measurement of equivalent circuit parameters of avalanche beacons antennas for rapid prototyping," 2017 IEEE International Workshop on Measurement and Networking (M&N), Naples, 2017, pp. 1-6.<br />
* [3] Schleppe, J.B., Lachapelle, G., "GPS Tracking Performance Under Avalanche Deposited Snow," Proceedings of the 19th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2006), Fort Worth, TX, September 2006, pp. 3105-3116.<br />
* [4] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* asic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 35% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Available]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[Category:SmartSensors]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:avalanche_beacon.jpg|489px|right|thumb]]<br />
<br />
==Short Description==<br />
Avalanches and rockfall have become as serious and frequent hazard in the alpine region, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures. Nowadays, researches, led by experts at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, have a profound understanding of how avalanches form. However, it’s not possible yet to predict precisely why, when, and where an avalanche will be triggered. A better understanding of the complex physical processes inside avalanches is required to be able to assess their scale and destructiveness. For that reason, large-scale experiments, with state-of-the-art sensor technology, are required to be able the gather data from insight an avalanche. The data collected helps to develop and improve simulation programs which are used by engineers worldwide to assess hazards and design protection measures. (https://www.slf.ch/en.html)<br />
<br />
In this project, we aim to develop a non-life critical avalanche beacon which will allow collecting sensor notes after large-scale experiments. The relaxed constraints in terms of no need of a search mode as well as the non-critical application should allow to reduce the system complexity significant and facilitates, therefore, a higher integration and a significantly longer battery life. <br />
<br />
Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
<br />
* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies used in state-of-the-art avalanche transceivers<br />
* A case study on the applicability of other localization/communication methods (GPS, LORA, BLE) <br />
* Development/testing/characterization of a discrete small size low power RF transmitter in an embedded system: prototype development, verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing localization performance in lab. conditions<br />
* Embedded programming, signal processing, wireless communication<br />
* adaption of the circuit to a specific sensor node, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
<br />
(image source: SLF)<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggested references:<br />
<br />
* [1] ETSI EN 300 718-1 V1.2.1 (2001-05) https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/300700_300799/30071801/01.02.01_60/en_30071801v010201p.pdf<br />
* [2] D. Macii, G. Filippetto and M. Donelli, "Measurement of equivalent circuit parameters of avalanche beacons antennas for rapid prototyping," 2017 IEEE International Workshop on Measurement and Networking (M&N), Naples, 2017, pp. 1-6.<br />
* [3] Schleppe, J.B., Lachapelle, G., "GPS Tracking Performance Under Avalanche Deposited Snow," Proceedings of the 19th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2006), Fort Worth, TX, September 2006, pp. 3105-3116.<br />
* [4] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
<br />
===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* asic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
<br />
===Character===<br />
: 35% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
<br />
<br />
===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://lne.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/people/professor.html Vanessa Wood] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/mluisier.en.html Mathieu Luisier] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
[[#top|↑ top]]<br />
<br />
==Detailed Task Description==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
===Practical Details===<br />
* '''[[Project Plan]]'''<br />
* '''[[Project Meetings]]'''<br />
* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
<br />
==Results== <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Digital]]<br />
[[Category:Available]]<br />
[[Category:Semester Thesis]]<br />
[[Category:System Design]]<br />
[[Category:Mayerph]]<br />
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<div>==Michele Magno==<br />
<br />
==Interests==<br />
* Embedded Systems<br />
* Low-power micro-controllers<br />
* Wireless Sensor Networks<br />
* Energy Harvesting<br />
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* '''e-mail''': [mailto:michele.magno@iis.ee.ethz.ch michele.magno@iis.ee.ethz.ch]<br />
* '''phone''': (+41 44 63) 266 86<br />
* '''www''': [https://www.ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.html?persid=158621 IIS Homepage]<br />
[[Category:Supervisors]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=User:Mayerph&diff=4044User:Mayerph2018-08-20T15:36:46Z<p>Mayerph: Created page with "==Philipp Mayer== ==Interests== * Embedded Systems * Low-power micro-controllers * Wireless Sensor Networks * Energy Harvesting ==Available Projects== <DynamicPageList> supr..."</p>
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==Interests==<br />
* Embedded Systems<br />
* Low-power micro-controllers<br />
* Wireless Sensor Networks<br />
* Energy Harvesting<br />
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[[Category:Supervisors]]</div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=File:StoneNode_online.jpg&diff=4043File:StoneNode online.jpg2018-08-20T15:32:22Z<p>Mayerph: Mayerph uploaded a new version of File:StoneNode online.jpg</p>
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<div></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Outdoor_Precision_Object_Tracking_for_Rockfall_Experiments&diff=4041Outdoor Precision Object Tracking for Rockfall Experiments2018-08-20T15:31:21Z<p>Mayerph: Created page with "thumb ==Short Description== Rockfalls and landslides have over the last decades become a serious and frequent hazard, especially due..."</p>
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==Short Description==<br />
Rockfalls and landslides have over the last decades become a serious and frequent hazard, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures, destabilizing rocky slopes in mountainous regions. Latest simulation tools based on improved mass movement dynamic models allow civil engineers to perform risk assessments and plan mitigation strategies in natural three-dimensional terrain. These tools are based on various models with a large number of parameter that have to be calibrated and evaluated with real-world in-field measurements.[1] For that reason, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, developed together with the ETH Zurich a rugged low-power multi-sensor node, designed to acquire and log accurate inertial sensor measurements during induced rockfalls. The extension of the sensors scope to mountain forests as well as landslides requires an adaption to more advanced non-vision-based tracking methods. <br />
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In this project, the student will conduct a pilot study on tracking of moving objects in rough outdoor environment. (>100m x >50m, forest, mountain slopes, high humidity etc.) The investigation will include, but not limited to, promising radio frequencies technologies, for instance, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with Real Time Kinematics (RTK) and Ultra-Wide-Band (UWB). The goal of this project is to find the best technology which allows track objects in forested regions with high time and special resolution. Afterward, the student will design, implement, and test the complete solution. Depending on the results and project period field tests at SLF test sites can be conducted.<br />
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Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
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* Lab. testing/characterization of RF localization modules and embedded systems: verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing detection performance in lab. conditions<br />
* High-level software programming, signal processing, machine learning, sensor fusion, wireless communication<br />
* programming the circuit for a specific application, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
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* [1] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
* [2] Alarifi A, Al-Salman A, Alsaleh M, et al. Ultra Wideband Indoor Positioning Technologies: Analysis and Recent Advances. Mihaylova L, Kim B-G, Dogra DP, eds. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). 2016;16(5):707.<br />
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Nice to read and watch:<br />
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* https://www.srf.ch/kultur/wissen/steinschlag-experiment-bergsturz-am-flueelapass-mit-kuenstlichen-steinen<br />
* https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/planet-e/planet-e-talwaerts---das-broeckeln-der-berge-100.html<br />
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===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Semester Project Students (an adaption to a Master Project is possible)<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
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===Prerequisites===<br />
(''not all need to be met'' by the single candidate)<br />
* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming and PC programming (C/C++)<br />
* basic knowledge or interests in signal processing, wireless communication for localization and machine learning is a plus<br />
* plus is also knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
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===Character===<br />
: 10% Theory<br />
: 25% Preliminary measurements <br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
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---></div>Mayerphhttp://iis-projects.ee.ethz.ch/index.php?title=Design_and_Evaluation_of_a_Small_Size_Avalanche_Beacon&diff=4040Design and Evaluation of a Small Size Avalanche Beacon2018-08-20T15:21:54Z<p>Mayerph: </p>
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==Short Description==<br />
Avalanches and rockfall have become as serious and frequent hazard in the alpine region, especially due to larger variations in precipitation and temperatures. Nowadays, researches, led by experts at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, have a profound understanding of how avalanches form. However, it’s not possible yet to predict precisely why, when, and where an avalanche will be triggered. A better understanding of the complex physical processes inside avalanches is required to be able to assess their scale and destructiveness. For that reason, large-scale experiments, with state-of-the-art sensor technology, are required to be able the gather data from insight an avalanche. The data collected helps to develop and improve simulation programs which are used by engineers worldwide to assess hazards and design protection measures. (https://www.slf.ch/en.html)<br />
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In this project, we aim to develop a non-life critical avalanche beacon which will allow collecting sensor notes after large-scale experiments. The relaxed constraints in terms of no need of a search mode as well as the non-critical application should allow to reduce the system complexity significant and facilitates, therefore, a higher integration and a significantly longer battery life. <br />
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Depending on the applicant's profile, his tasks may involve some of the following: <br />
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* Comprehensive analyzes of technologies used in state-of-the-art avalanche transceivers<br />
* A case study on the applicability of other localization/communication methods (GPS, LORA, BLE) <br />
* Development/testing/characterization of a discrete small size low power RF transmitter in an embedded system: prototype development, verification of the prototype's characteristics w.r. design specification (simulations), measuring power-consumption, and assessing localization performance in lab. conditions<br />
* Embedded programming, signal processing, wireless communication<br />
* adaption of the circuit to a specific sensor node, field testing, data acquisition<br />
* PCB design to build a working prototype which includes all the subsystems<br />
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* [1] ETSI EN 300 718-1 V1.2.1 (2001-05) https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/300700_300799/30071801/01.02.01_60/en_30071801v010201p.pdf<br />
* [2] D. Macii, G. Filippetto and M. Donelli, "Measurement of equivalent circuit parameters of avalanche beacons antennas for rapid prototyping," 2017 IEEE International Workshop on Measurement and Networking (M&N), Naples, 2017, pp. 1-6.<br />
* [3] Schleppe, J.B., Lachapelle, G., "GPS Tracking Performance Under Avalanche Deposited Snow," Proceedings of the 19th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2006), Fort Worth, TX, September 2006, pp. 3105-3116.<br />
* [4] A. Caviezel et al., "Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Sensor Device for Induced Rockfall Experiments," in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 767-779, April 2018.<br />
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===Status: Available ===<br />
* Looking for Group and Semester Project Students<br />
: Supervisors: [[:User:mayerph|Philipp Mayer]], [[:User:magnom|Michele Magno]]<br />
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===Prerequisites===<br />
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* Experience using the laboratory instrumentation - signal generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ cards, Matlab etc.<br />
* analog electronics and signal conditioning with operational amplifiers: amplifiers, filters, integrators etc.<br />
* knowledge of microcontroller programming (C, preferably Nordic BTLE, but it is not mandatory)<br />
* basic knowledge on signal processing is a plus.<br />
* plus is knowledge on printed circuit board (PCB) using Altium.<br />
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===Character===<br />
: 35% Theory<br />
: 30% Implementation<br />
: 35% Testing<br />
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===IIS Professor===<br />
: [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/lbenini.en.html Luca Benini]<br />
<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/huang.en.html Qiuting Huang] ---><br />
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<!-- : [http://www.iis.ee.ethz.ch/portrait/staff/schenk.en.html Andreas Schenk] ---><br />
<!-- : [http://www.dz.ee.ethz.ch/en/general-information/about/staff/uid/364.html Hubert Kaeslin] ---><br />
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* '''[[Design Review]]'''<br />
* '''[[Coding Guidelines]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Report]]'''<br />
* '''[[Final Presentation]]'''<br />
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