Design of Safe and Reliable Systems (3ECTS)

Objective

After completion of this course the student will be able to perform an application specific risk analysis, has knowledge of the fundamental defect mechanisms and load-bearing limits of hardware components, the typical error mechanisms in software components and can design a fail-safe technical system for a given purpose, which ensures the required minimum amount of functionality for a safe operation in case of a defect by suitable measures. Methodological competencies: Interdisciplinary thinking, acting and communication.

Content

1. Introduction
2. Learning from accidents
3. Risk analysis and risk reduction methods
4. Robust design of hardware and software
5. Methods for failure tolerance
6. Safety architectures
7. Robot competition

Qualifications

1. C-Programming fundamentals
2. (Digital) electronic circuits
3. Mechatronic basics

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course assessment is based on
- active attendance
- continuous assessment of lab exercises
- individual contribution to project
- short exam at the end of the intensive week