Special Topics in Cyber-Physical Systems

3 units

The industrial internet of things (IIoT) refers to the extension and use of the internet of things (IoT) in industrial sectors and applications. With a strong focus on machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, big data, and machine learning, the IIoT enables industries and enterprises to have better efficiency and reliability in their operations. The IIoT encompasses industrial applications, including robotics, medical devices, and software-defined production processes. This class, through lectures and labs, will cover essentials of IoT hardware and software as well as design thinking as a method of applying empathy and creativity to generate novel solutions to challenging problems in the IIoT space. Students will be presented with a design brief focused on an interactive installation to be placed on campus and will work in groups to develop tiered solutions to the design problem.