You are a BSc/BE student enrolled at a renowned university, have profound knowledge of the English language and are studying mechanical engineering or a related field.
Ideally, you should have taken classes that address the following areas and thus already have basic knowledge in the following areas: lecture "Artificial Intelligence" (or objective evidence of equivalent knowledge), programming skills (C++ and/or Java), interest in logic-based programming. Linux skills are beneficial.
The minimum age to participate is 18. Students should have completed the first year of their studies.
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Academic Content
In this Summer School, students receive an introduction to the engineering, controlling and programming of robots. The course conveys necessary theoretical knowledge in robotics, followed by lab courses where students can apply the gained knowledge in hands-on practical projects. The programme offers an overview of the application of intelligent, robust robots as part of future smart factories. The lecture comprises three segments covering the central topics of communication between heterogeneous systems, adaptive industrial robotics, and autonomous mobile robotics for in-factory logistics.
Academic Staff
The lectures are conducted by the Cybernetics Lab, which is part of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of RWTH. Its research focuses on cybernetic research methods in information and knowledge management. The Cybernetics Lab is supported by the Knowledge-Based Systems Group, which is concerned with knowledge representation, artificial intelligence, and cognitive robotics.
The course fees amount to 2,990 EUR for the three-week summer school programme.
Early Bird Discount: complete your application by 1 March to get a 10% discount on the total fees - in case of admission!
An English language proficiency test is recommended.
Since the programme is taught in English, you need to have sufficient academic English language skills to be able to follow the course.
Applications for the Summer School programmes are possible via our online application form on our website.
Participants will stay at one of Aachen's hostels, where breakfast will be provided. The rooms accommodate two to four people.
The accommodation is centrally located in the heart of the city and is well served by the city's public transport system.
Students will receive a public transport ticket for the duration of the Summer School for convenient travel within the Aachen city region.
Breakfast and lunch on workdays are included.
Social Events - Have Fun While Studying!
While following an intensive academic programme, participants will experience German culture first hand through an extensive leisure programme, e.g.:
... and a lot more - enjoy your stay!
With 260 institutes in nine faculties, RWTH Aachen University is one of Europe's leading institutions for science and research. Currently, around 45,000 students are enrolled in over 100 academic programmes. More than 10,000 of them are international students. The scientific education students receive at RWTH Aachen University is firmly rooted in real-world applications. Our graduates are highly sought after by businesses as trainees and for executive positions.
Aachen, Germany's westernmost city, is located on the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. Its population is about 240,000. Aachen's historic centre around the distinctive cathedral (UNESCO world heritage site) is characterised by a student lifestyle. On the city's doorsteps, the hilly Eifel landscape with its rivers, lakes and forests offers a picturesque countryside for outdoor recreation.
Aachen benefits greatly from its central location: in the heart of Europe!
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