Course program
- Definition of Virtual Prototyping
- Definition of the context of use with presentation of case studies
- What are the fundamentals for creating a Virtual Prototyping: hardware and software
- Software modeling tools
- Hardware tools
- Application project development
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in PC interface, and CAD modeling
Books
Lecture notes will be provided during the course based on the latest studies and applications
Frequency
Warmly suggested due to the lab activities
Exam mode
The student will discuss the work done during the course and will be asked to delve deeper into the general concepts developed during the course program
Bibliography
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Aheleroff, S., Huang, H., Xu, X., Zhong, R.Y.: Toward sustainability and resilience with Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0. Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology 2, Article 951643 (2022), DOI:10.3389/fmtec.2022.951643
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Lesson mode
lessons and lab activities
