Nanyang Technological University Study Camp

Topic: Robotics, Automation and Internet of Things

29 June – 6 July 2025

Introduction

The advance in microprocessors and microcontrollers has enabled the construction of large-scale automation systems in industry and society, in which robots could play a major role. Especially, the low cost of microcontrollers has enabled the emergence of smart sensors and smart actuators, which in return
has propelled the wide adoptions of the so-called Internet of Things (IoT). Therefore, the objective of this course is to equip the learners with the basic knowledge of robotics, automation systems and networked smart devices which are readily deployable in industry and society. The course’s benefits to the learners include: a) the understanding of robotics and automation systems in industry, b) the understanding of networked sensors, actuators and controllers, and c) the ability of applying learnt knowledge to operate robots, automation systems and internet of things in industry and society, d) (optional) the ability of applying learnt knowledge to design and implement robots, automation systems and internet of things for industry and society.

 

Course Objectives

The learning objective is for learners to be prepared to become users and designers of robots, automation systems and internet of things which could be deployed in industry and society.

 

Course outline

Session 1:

• Motion Systems in Robotics
• Motion Planning in Robotics

Session 2:

• Processes in Industrial Automation
• Control in Industrial Automation

Session 3:

• Serial Communications
• Network Interface to Serial Communications

Session 4:

• Sensors in Internet of Things
• Network Interface to Sensors

Session 5:

• Group Presentations by students

 

 

Session 5: Group Presentation by Participants

Duration 3 hours x 5 sessions = 15 hours

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About the Trainer

Dr Xie Ming

Dr Xie Ming received the B.Eng degree in control and automation engineering. Subsequently, as a recipient of the overseas scholarship from Chinese government, he has completed the study for Master degree in the University of Valenciennes (France) as well as the research for PhD degree in the University of Rennesm(France).

He is Associate Professor of Nanyang Technological University, and was a Fellow with Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA). He was the General Chair of 2007 International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots (CLAWAR), the General Chair of 2009 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and
Applications (ICIRA), the Co-founder of the International Journal of Humanoid Robotics (SCI/SCIE indexed), Co-founder of Singapore-China Association for Advancement of Science and Technology, Co-founder of Robotics Society of Singapore. He has taught the courses such as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Vision, Measurement and Sensing Systems, Microprocessor Systems, and University Physics. In terms of scientific research, he has published three books, two edited books, several book chapters, over 10 patents of invention, over 30 research papers in scientific journals and over 100 research papers in international conferences. He was the recipient of one best conference paper award from World Automation Congress, the recipient
of one best conference paper award from CLAWAR, the recipient of one outstanding paper award from International Journal of Industrial Robot, the recipient of one Gold Prize (S$8K) from CrayQuest, the recipient of one Grand Champion Prize (S$15K) from CrayQuest, the recipient of one A-Star’s Best
Research Idea Prize (S$5K), the recipient of one Silver Medal from Dragon Design Foundation.