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© Dr Richard Mitchell 2007
Visit Day PresentationVisit Day PresentationOn Cybernetics, Systems Engineering,On Cybernetics, Systems Engineering,
the University, and Readingthe University, and ReadingDr Richard Mitchell
Senior Lecturer and Former Head of Cybernetics
Director of Teaching & Learning for theSchool of Systems EngineeringThe University of Reading, UK
CyberneticsCybernetics
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‘Cybernetics’ is derived from the Greek word kybernetes meaning steersman, a person in control It arose from discussions between researchers from various disciplines with common interests As the science of systems it is as relevant to the study of our effect on natural systems as to the design of complex technological systemsCybernetics encompasses related subjects such as Engineering, Computer Science, IT, etcCybernetics pioneered Control, AI, Comp Sci...
CyberneticsCybernetics
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Cybernetics - a Different Perspective
Fundamental principles, such as feedback, applicable to a great variety of diverse systems, technological, environmental, biological, or a mixture
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Feedback for Control : Feedback for Control : SteersmanSteersman
Also steering / speed control of other vehicles
Winds/ Tides
Steersman
CourseBoat
Lef t /Right
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Feedback for Control of Robot Feedback for Control of Robot ArmArm
In fact, need control for each joint, ….
Obstacles
J oint Motors
PositionRobot ArmTurn
/ AntiClock
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Feedback for Central HeatingFeedback for Central Heating
Sun, PCs, People
Air Con/ Boiler
TemperatureRoom
Heat /Cool
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Feedback for Body ControlFeedback for Body Control
Sun, I llness, etc
Action
TemperatureBody
Sweat /Shiver
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Feedback for VRFeedback for VR
Human
Computer
-ment
I mage
Move
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Feedback for LearningFeedback for Learning
Refiner
Do Task
WayBetter
Well done?
You learn by your mistakes ……
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Interactive R2-D2 ToyInteractive R2-D2 ToyBy Dave KeatingBy Dave Keating
Feedback Control – Feedback Control – derived from work derived from work
herehere
RoboticsRobotics
Communicating and Learning
Yorick – stereo robot head
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BiomedicalBiomedical
Prosthetic Hand
Gentle – stroke rehabilitation
Haptics –feeling – Use with VR, e.g. surgery training
CYBORG - Implant
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Instrumentation and SignalsInstrumentation and Signals
Terahertz Terahertz TechnologyTechnology
Infra-red Multi Layer Filters – in space
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Cybernetics at ReadingCybernetics at ReadingFirst taught in 1963 within PhysicsDepartment of Cybernetics formed in 1977Over recent years, Cybernetics expanded, more degrees offered: MEng and BSc/BEng; and specialisms eg Biomedical Engineering, AI, Robotics
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School of Systems School of Systems EngineeringEngineering
Comprises Computer Science and Informatics, Cybernetics and Electronic Engineering
About 40 academics involved in teaching 100 research, technical & administrative staff 120 fte postgraduates + 650 fte undergraduates Several specialist research centres - eg
Advanced Computing and Emerging Technologies
Infra-red Multilayer Filters Research income of £2m per annum Many ongoing projects, working with local
industry2 have won national awards for excellence
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Degree Programmes in Degree Programmes in SchoolSchool
IT Comp Sci
Cybernetics
Elec Eng
EE & CybAI & CybIT & Man
Comp Eng EE & CS
CS & Cyb
BioM & Cyb
Sys Eng
Robotics
Cyb & Cont
Degrees accredited by IET, InstMC, BCS. MEng and/or BSc/BEng; some ‘applied’ year in industryMuch common in Part 1 so can change degree at Part 2Also have Foundation Year if not ok for normal entry.
+ MSc s
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Job ProspectsJob Prospects Very good – Reading is well situated Courses provide excellent background
• Final Year Projects highly rated – good for interview
Graduates do a variety of jobs• Computing, electronics, communications, research,
…• In small or large companies
Placements – for ‘applied’ year – help also In addition, School houses the University’s
Knowledge Transfer Centre• Projects : University + Industry; employ a graduate• Most successful centre in the UK
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Industrial Links/KTPs/PlacementsIndustrial Links/KTPs/Placements
Ti
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University of ReadingUniversity of Reading Founded in 1896, with its own charter since 1926 One of the top 20 UK research-intensive
Universities Is in the top 10 best endowed Universities in the
UK Has about 15000 students (3000 overseas) In the official National Student Survey:• Reading came 4th = with Bath, Bristol, Nottingham• & beat: Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sussex,
Surrey and Imperial College for overall student satisfaction
In a BBC national survey Engineers in Reading came second only to Cambridge for “Happiness”!
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Photos of UniversityPhotos of University
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Some University FacilitiesSome University Facilities
One of largest and best Students Union in UK
Sports Centre – Gym also
Library: 1 million+ books; all major research journals; Maths Support Centre
~ 600 open-access computers 24 hour opening - free access to WWW, own email nameHelp desk & free courses on major software
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Student Support and LifeStudent Support and Life Every student has a personal tutor University provides study skills advisors,
counsellors All courses have lectures, labs, seminars and
tutorials• typical commitment is 20 hours per week
Everyone needs time for private study• going over lectures, reading around subject, etc
All courses will have coursework – do in own time All courses will have exams in May/June• you have to pass in order to carry on next year
Outside this there is time for sport, hobbies, etc• Or part-time work
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HallsHalls
Student Village
A typical bedroom
A hall bar
14 Halls of Residence: catered / self-catered
all on-campus or less than 15 minutes walk awayOverseas & home students mix
+ Student Houses in Reading
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On FeesOn Fees Fees are at same level as most other UK Universities Living costs in Reading - like most places in the UK• ~ £6500 for undergraduates: • ~ £8000 for postgraduates - all in• cheaper than London
Lots of part-time work available• University offers a ‘job-shop’ to help
Many student discounts in shops, clubs, etc
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On ReadingOn Readinga town of ~ 150,000 people
with nice countryside around
very good road and rail linksexcellent shopping / nightlifehome to major sporting clubshome of Reading Rock Festival
The Oracle
Town Hall
River at Caversham
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LocationLocation•Reading is in the Thames Valley
–40 km west of London–30 km from Heathrow Airport
Train – 25mins to London; Close to M4 then to M25 / M5 / M1
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SummarySummaryUniversity of Reading an excellent place to study
Good town; nicely situated re jobs and travel
Systems Engineering offers a range of coursesAt Undergraduate and Postgraduate LevelWith a lot of flexibility for what you study
More information is available on http://www.reading.ac.uk http://www.reading.ac.uk/sse http://www.reading.ac.uk/cyber
I am happy to answer any questions