Practicals & Theses
list of practicals and theses at the Cyber-Physical Systems Group
Simulation of a Quadcopter with Matlab
CPS: Univ.Ass. Dipl.-Ing. BSc Denise RATASICH, 26. 02. 2016
<span id="thesisForm:description">An autonomously controlled quadcopter should be simulated and visualized in a 3D world. Various simulation environments shall be explored and the most suitable framework selected for implementation.</span>
Self-organizing Flight Formations
CPS: Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.rer.nat. Radu GROSU, 16. 02. 2016
Long distance migrating birds, such as geese, are often observed travelling in v-shaped formations. This coordinated flight allows birds flying in the back to exploit an effect called upwash. This upwash gives individuals, flying in the right spot behind another bird, an aero dynamical benefit. As a result these birds require less energy and in turn the entire flock is able to conserve energy and hence travel further.
Deciphering the C. Elegans “Brain”
CPS: Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.rer.nat. Radu GROSU, 13. 10. 2015
Deep neural networks are nowadays one of the most active areas of research. Google, Apple, IBM and Microsoft are all on the hunt for people with expertise in this area. For example, Google bought in 2014 the startup DeepMind for $500 Million (see http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/26/google-deepmind/).
Unfortunately, the learned deep neural networks, although very effective in classification tasks, for example, remain more or less a black box. One cannot say for sure, what every neuron in the learned network does. This is one of the main obstacles for the wide acceptance of such networks. Scientists and engineers want to understand the systems they design, such that they are able to also make predictions about their future behavior.
Optimizations for Time-predictable Code
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, Dipl.-Ing. BSc Daniel Leo WILTSCHE-PROKESCH, 01. 09. 2015
Design and to implement optimisations that are tailored to single-path code generation.
Data-Cache Analysis for a Time-predictable Processor
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, Dipl.-Ing. BSc Daniel Leo WILTSCHE-PROKESCH, 01. 09. 2015
State-of-the-art and novel techniques for data cache analysis should be implemented in a compiler/worst-case execution time analysis framework for a time-predictable processor.
Battery Management
CPS: Univ.Ass. Dipl.-Ing. BSc Denise RATASICH, 30. 06. 2015
The aim of this project is to develop a small battery management unit for one of our mobile robots.
Dynamic Reconfiguration Framework
CPS: Univ.Ass. Dipl.-Ing. Oliver HÖFTBERGER, 10. 09. 2014
The aim of this project is to develop a dynamic reconfiguration framework that allows to
autonomously substitute faulty components in an embedded system.
Generic Bytecode Instrumentation with LLVM and InterAspect
CPS: Univ.Ass. Mag. Kenan KALAJDZIC, 24. 10. 2012
The goal of this Master’s thesis is to port the InterAspect program-instrumentation framework from GCC to LLVM, document the porting process and evaluate the implementation by means of realistic case studies.
Modellierung und Redundanz eines zeitgesteuerten CAN Routers
CPS: Dipl.-Ing. Roland KAMMERER, 25. 04. 2012
Derzeit wird an unserem Institut ein Prototyp eines zeitgesteuerten CAN-Routers entwickelt (Ref: 1). Die im Paper angesprochenen positiven Eigenschaften wurden durch Messungen auf einer Prototyphardware bestätigt. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen folgende Tätigkeiten:
*) Modellierung des CAN-Routers mit Hilfe von Matlab/Simulink und TrueTime (Ref: 2). Eine Proof-of-Concept Implementierung ist vorhanden, muss aber verfeinert/ausgebaut werden. Die Einstiegshürde von TrueTime ist relativ gering. Erfahrungen mit TrueTime sind nicht notwendig.
*) Abbildung/Durchführung von ausgewählten Testszenarien in diesem Modell, um die Resultate des Modells mit der Prototypimplementierung vergleichen zu können.
*) Der Hauptteil der Arbeit umfasst die Erweiterung des Modells um eine zweite, redundante CAN-Router Komponente. In diesem Teil soll der momentane Single-Point-of-Failure (ein einzelner Router) durch ein redundantes Routersetup ersetzt werden. Vor allem dieser Punkt bietet Einblick in interessante Aufgabenstellungen zeitgesteuerter Systeme (z.B.: Synchronisation von zeitgesteuerten Systemen, Fehlertoleranz, Agreement-Protokolle,...)
(Ref: 1) Abstract:
Controller Area Network (CAN) provides an inexpensive and robust network technology in many application domains. However, the use of CAN is constrained by limitations with respect to fault isolation, bandwidth, wire length, namespaces and diagnosis. This paper presents a solution to overcome these limitations by replacing the CAN bus with a star topology. We introduce a CAN router that detects and isolates node failures in the value and time domain. The CAN router ensures that minimum message interarrival times are satisfied and reserves CAN identifiers for individual CAN nodes. In addition, the CAN router exploits knowledge about communication relationships for a more efficient use of communication bandwidth through multicast messaging. An implementation of the CAN router based on a Multi-Processor System-on-a-Chip (MPSoC) shows the feasibility of the proposed solution.
(Ref: 1) http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5549449&contentType=Conference+Publications&sortType%3Dasc_p_Sequence%26filter%3DAND(p_IS_Number%3A5549388)
(Ref: 2) http://www3.control.lth.se/truetime/
Camera Integration in Windows Embedded
CPS: Projektass. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Armin WASICEK, 04. 04. 2012
The goal of the Master's thesis is to develop a software to integrate video streams from three different cameras in Windows Embedded Compact 7. A special application (which is already available for Desktop Windows) will run several image processing algorithms on the captured video streams. This existing application uses DirectShow which is not available under Windows Embedded. Therefore a similar functionality has to be implemented.
The thesis will be carried out as an "Industrie-Diplomarbeit" together with an industrial company. A funding will be provided by the company.
Tool zur Analyse von Messdatenreihen
CPS: Projektass. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Armin WASICEK, 22. 12. 2011
Ziel des Praktikums ist es ein Tool in Visual Basic als Erweiterung für Excel zu erstellen, das Wissenschafter in der Analyse von Messdaten unterstützt. Momentan wird der zeitliche Abgleich verschiedener Messdaten manuell durchgeführt. Das Tool soll diese Vorgehensweise automatisieren. Das Praktikum ist eine Kooperation mit dem Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Biowissenschaft.
Aufbau eines CAN Systems (Lötpraktikum)
CPS: Projektass. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Armin WASICEK, 22. 02. 2011
Ziel des Praktikums ist es ein CAN System mit AVR Mikrocontrollern aufzubauen.
Compilation for Predictable Real-Time Systems
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, 01. 03. 2010
Usually, the focus of compiler writers is to generate fast code. Contrasting this, the goal of this thesis is to work on code generation strategies that produce code with predictable timing, i.e., the stability of the timing and a simple prediction of the worst-case execution time are in the center of interest.
Neue Wege und Methoden fuer die SIMULINK Visualisierung und Interaktion von komplexen Systemen
CPS: Projektass. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Christian EL-SALLOUM, 02. 07. 2009
SIMULINK und MATLAB sind ein mächtiges Mathematik Toolset mit einem reichhaltigen Satz an wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheken. Sie erfreuen sich einer breiten Marktpenetration im wissenschaftlichen und R&D Bereich. Momentan ist das Toolset Marktführer in den Bereichen für Simulation angefangen von Automotive, Aerospace, Finanz bis hin zu chemischen Prozessen.
Viele existierenden SIMULINK und MATLAB Visualisierungsmethoden/Interaktionsmethoden sind stark mathematisch motiviert, bieten aber nicht ausreichend integrierte Mechanismen für eine simple, intuitive und erweiterbare Visualisierung im nicht mathematischen Bereich für Anwender aus anderen Fachgebieten außer der Informatik oder der Mathematik. Darüber hinaus haben Anwender aus anderen Domänen einen anderen Bedarf an Feedback aufgrund einer differenzierten Problemperspektive welche SIMULINK und MATLAB aufgrund Ihres Designs nicht abdecken kann.
Für Endbenutzer ist nicht nur die Funktionalität eines Systems und dessen Ausgaben von Bedeutung sondern auch die Möglichkeit einer intuitiven und flexiblen graphischen Interaktion. Die führende Toolkette für Visualisierung und Interaktion ist das Adobe Produktset „Adobe Flash“ mit einer Marktpenetration von 99% im Browsersektor und einer hohen Verfügbarkeit auf gängigen Plattformen.
Aufgabe:
Ziel ist es ein "Glue" Code Interface zu erstellen welches SIMULINK mit Adobe Flash integriert.
Worst-Case Execution-Time Analysis Tool for ARM Processor
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, 31. 03. 2009
In this project students develop a worst-case execution-time analysis tool for an ARM7 micro controller board.
Algorithms with Stable Timing
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, 31. 03. 2009
The goal of this thesis project is to develop new algorithms characterized by stable timing for a number of programming problems.
Autonomous-Car Simulator
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, 31. 03. 2009
Within this project students develop a simulator for an autonomous model car that has to follow a given course.
Visualization of Process Synchronization
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, 30. 03. 2009
The goal of this project is to develop simulation software to illustrate the synchronization of processes via semaphores and illustrate deadlock behaviour.
Visualization of Disk Scheduling Policies
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, 30. 03. 2009
The goal of this project is to write simulation software that illustrates the operation of different disk scheduling strategies.
TTNoC boundary test with interleaved messages (New, exciting, and promising!)
CPS: Dipl.-Ing. Harald PAULITSCH, 12. 02. 2009
Masterarbeit ::: Seminar mit Bachelorarbeit + Projektpraktikum ::: Building on the Unique Selling Proposition of time-triggered systems, the predictability, interleave test messages with regular traffic to iteratively identify and ultimately pinpoint faulty network links.
Design of a Repository for Embedded Real Time Applications
CPS: Sven BÜNTE, 10. 11. 2008
The FORmal Timing Analysis Suite is a framework for the validation of temporal requirements in the context of embedded real time systems. In cooperation with TU Darmstadt and partners from industry we are currently developing a tool that automatically provides timing properties for software and system architects.
Implementation of a Measurement Framework for WCET Analysis Tools
CPS: Sven BÜNTE, 24. 04. 2008
Several processor types are used in the embedded domain, each of them demanding specific strategies to perform temporal measurements. The goal is to conveniently implement extensions of a framework that unifies some of these strategies. Strong programming skills in C++ are a requisite. Knowledge of MS Visual Studio and software engineering in general is beneficial.
WCET Analysis of Java Applications
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Martin SCHÖBERL, 13. 03. 2006
Worst-case execution time (WCET) estimates are essential for real-time systems. The theory for static WCET analysis is mature. However, the tools are still missing. The tool shall provide WCET estimates for Java real-time applications running on a Java processor (JOP) that is designed to be an easy target for WCET analysis.
Java bytecode optimizer
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Martin SCHÖBERL, 13. 03. 2006
The standard Java compiler (javac) performs no optimization at all. Optimization is postboned to the JIT compiler. For a Java processor (or an interpreting JVM) this is not an optimal solution. The idea is to implement standard compiler optimizations and processor specific optimizations at the bytecode level. See: JVM Specification, Byte Code Engineering Library and ASM
Predictable Cache Memory
CPS: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Peter PUSCHNER, 10. 03. 2006
Cache memories are used to boost the performance of computer memory systems. While the performance benefit of caches is indeed substantial, the use of caches makes the calculation of the run times of code very difficult. The goal of this work is therefore to conceive a new type of hierarchical memory system, that allows for both, a high performance of program execution and a good predictability of code timing.
Development of a Timing Analysis Tool for a specific Hardware Platform
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Raimund KIRNER, 08. 03. 2006
The task is to develop a timing analysis tool that allows to calculate the maximum execution time of real-time programs. The part of the tool to calculate the execution time already exists. What has to be done is to add a front end that can read assembly code or object code and construct and to build a timing model for a specific processor (Motorola MC68k or PPC, ARM, ...)
Concepts of Execution Time Analysis studied on the Linux Kernel
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Raimund KIRNER, 08. 03. 2006
By using the source code of the Linux kernel one should analyse, what constructs or mechanisms could influence the timing behavior of the operating system. Optionally, the analysis could be done using Real-Time Linux as a case study.
The analysis should cover synchronisation mechanisms as well as scheduling techniques.
Execution Time Analysis of Matlab/Simulink Programs
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Raimund KIRNER, 08. 03. 2006
A tool should be developed that allows to calculate the maximum loop iteration counts of program autmatically generated from Matlab/Simulink models. The analysis is feasible, because the code generated out of Matlab/Simulink models has typically a relative simple structure.
After the loop analysis the tool should call an existing timing analysis tool to calculate the maximum execution time and map it back to blocks in Matlab/Simulink.
Formal Specification of Real-Time Systems
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Raimund KIRNER, 08. 03. 2006
Within the project TeDES we have a research cooperation with industrial partners from the automotive industry to develop a test environment to systematically verify distributed safety-critical real-time systems.
Within this Masther's thesis one will work on model-based testing, with the focus on formal mechanisms for specifying real-time systems. Formal means, that the description has a well-defined meaning.
The aim of this work is to remove or reduce the error-prone and tedios process of generating test cases manually. This work is also of high practical significance in industry.
Limitations on the Analyzability of Real-Time Systems
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Raimund KIRNER, 08. 03. 2006
To operate real-time sytems in a safe way, it is required to know the maximum execution time of the program code. However, there are problems to reason about the program behavior in general (c.f., the Halting Problem).
It is the goal of this work to analyze the problem from the other side, i.e., by analyzing what code structures are predictable. For this one has to also look on program analysis methods to reason about what properties can be derived by such an analysis. It is the goal of this work to find restrictions on the program structures, such that the execution time analysis becomes feasible.
Safety-Requirements to Validate Real-Time Systems
CPS: Privatdoz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Raimund KIRNER, 08. 03. 2006
Within the project TeDES we have a research cooperation with industrial partners from the automotive industry to develop a test environment to systematically verify distributed safety-critical real-time systems.
Within this Masther's thesis one should study existing safety requirements on their impact on the systematic testing of real-time systems. The goal is to obtain a framework to specify test scenarious for the systematic test of distributed real-time systems.
The aim of this work is to remove or reduce the error-prone and tedios process of generating test cases manually. This work is also of high practical significance in industry.