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NameDescriptionEQF Level (Year of Study)
ECTS
DomainsKey words
Gantry Robot
Adding of a Z-axis moved by a stepper motor6 (B3)
10
MechatronicsGantry robot; manipulator; stepper motor; pick-and-place; PLC
Lift
Implementation and test of an elevator with 4 levels6 (B2)
NN
MechatronicsPLC programming; sequential control; fieldbus systems; motor control; measurement technology
Conveyor
Integration of different heterogenous software elements in one project7 (M1)
4
Mechatronics;
IoT
Conveyor belt; embedded system; motor control
Liquid Monitoring
Measuring amount of liquid drunk by people6 (3)
NN
MechatroncisRFID, Raspberry Pi; programming; electronics; data encryption; sensors
Smart Chair
Collecting data on the use of office chairs5 (2)
5+
MechatroncisInternet of Things (IoT); Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU);  Micro Controller Unit (MCU); Distributed Programming; Embedded Programming
Indoor air quality monitor
Collection of various data on the quality of air in indoor living quarters5 (2)
5+
MechatronicsInternet of Things (IoT); CO2; Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC); Micro Controller Unit (MCU); Distributed Programming;  Embedded Programming
Mobile Modular Platform
Generic basic modular platform to be used for mechanical design, electronics design, (embedded) programming, wireless communication and autonomous navigation and pathfinding algorithms5 (2)
5+
MechatronicsRobotics; Micro Controller Unit (MCU); Distributed Programming;  Embedded Programming
Pipe Temperature Sensor
Creating a solution to detect and avoid water spill 5 (2)
5+
MechatronicsIoT; Micro Controller Unit (MCU); Temperature;  Distributed Programming;  Embedded Programming
Connected Heating Thermostat
Physical part of a smart heating system6 (2 – 4)
2
Mechatronics
IoT
Smart home; WiFi connection; kinematics; motorization; ESP32; temperature sensor
Smart Heating Application
IoT part of a smart heating application to steer the smart heating thermostat7 (4)
2
IoTIoT; Smart heating; Software specification; connectivity
Distance measurement
Distance maesurement system for analogue machines5/6 (2 – 4)
NN
MechatronicsKinematics; pulley and belt transmission;rotating encoder; 4 digit display
Smart lightning system
Lightning system depending on outside conditions5/6 (2/3)
3
Mechatronics; IoTSmart home; Light switch; remote control; WiFi; Arduino; programming
Accelerometer
Physical accelerometer demonstrator5 (2)
NN
MechatronicsMCU Programming; micro controller; accelerometer
Snow depth sensor
Measurement of snow depth and communication to a user4-5 (2)
NN
Mechatronics;
IoT
IoT; C++/MCU programming; Microcontroller; WEB services

Vessel monitoring
Measurement of the water level inside a vessel and remote activation of a bilge pump4-5 (2)
NN
Mechatronics;
IoT
IoT; C++/MCU programming; Microcontroller; WEB services
Modular PLC System
Safe, portable, and great demonstrator for visualising programming
4-5 (2)
NN
MechatronicsIoT; C++/MCU programming; Microcontroller; WEB services

CNC
Entire process of development of a mechatronic product6 (3)
6
Mechatronics3D printer; stepper motor; PLC; CNC machine
Structural Health Monitoring Analysis and test of vibrating systems6 (3/4)
4-5
Mechanical Engineering; InformaticsVibration; Structural Health Monitoring; Sensor; IoT; Virtual instrument
Robotics demonstrator
Attach and receive signals from a displacement transducer
6 (4)
5
MechatronicsIndustrial robot; displacement transducer; microcontroller

Solar Tracker
Optimise the output of photovoltaic panels6 (3)
6
Mechatronics3D printer; servo motor; Arduino; energy efficiency; PV panel