- Polytech Angers, Graduate School of Engineering
- >Master of Engineering
- >Automation and computer engineering
Automation and computer engineering
The Automation and Computer Engineering Department trains operational and versatile engineers for the fields of computer science, automated systems and innovative human-machine interfaces.
Our engineers learn to:
- integrate information technology in automatedprocesses (SCADA systems, data exchanges and management, etc.) and in electronic solutions (cyberphysical and embedded systems, connected objects, intelligent sensors, etc.) complying notably with industry 4.0 and smart factories.
- master software development using various programminglanguages, environments and network communications.A specific focus is related to cybersecurity.
- conceive, develop and assess virtual reality applicationsand human, machine and environment interfaces.
Cross-disciplinary skills in human relations, organisation and project management are developed through numerous projects, collaborative work and internships.
3 Specialisation Programmes
- Control Systems and Industrial Computing: provides additional knowledges in process control and industrial robotics. Industrial applications and emerging technologies are highlighted
- Human Machine Interface and Virtual Reality: Specific knowledges related to the mastering of advanced technologies in virtual reality are investigated. Developments of HMI solutions are proposed. Applications are related to health monitoring, merchandising, collaborative robotic, ...
- Cybersecurity: Considering the increasing reliance on computer systems, the internet and wireless technologies and due to the growth of numerous devices that constitute the internet of things, cybersecurity is one of the major challenges for information technology consulting industry or in manufacturing sector
Project
Virtual Control Lab
Automatic Control (AC) is the generic term dealing with the operation and continuous regulation of mechanisms. It can be used to control the physical output of systems; for example, cruise control in vehicles is a type of AC. For our research project, we designed virtual machines using the Unity Engine to mimic physical machines, which will allow students to conduct virtual experiments and test their knowledge of AC in a realistic simulated environment. The two machines we worked on were “Ball and Plate” and “Rotary Pendulum”. Both virtual machines use shared memory to exchange data with a separate software controller. We also created a logging window which can track the values in the shared memory and write the data to a log file.
After completing your degree
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Positions |
Fields of activity |
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Software development
Automated systems
Virtual reality and human machine interaction
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In it services companies
In automation departments
In service sector companies
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