Introduction to Automated Transport Systems

The course comprises of:
• Introduction to automated vehicles and the transport system
• Basics of people needs to move and access
• Sensing, processing, and communication technology basics
• Tradeoffs and issues in hardware and software design
• Basic ethical and legal issues
• Emerging mobility and logistics business models

Learning outcomes:

  • Describe the context and main features of automated transport systems
  • Explain the basics of users’ needs to move and access
  • Recall the technological basis of sensing, processing, and communicating in automated transport systems
  • Recognise tradeoffs and issues in the hardware and software design of automated vehicles
  • Define the basic ethical and legal issues of automated transport systems
  • Outline emerging mobility and logistics business models of automated transport systems

Course Level: Advanced, Doctoral

Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites

Scope: 5 ECTS

Available Languages: English

Study Location: Aalto University (course code SPT-E6010)

Assessment methods:

  • Assignments
  • Learning diary
  • A final activity

Study methods:

  • Video lectures
  • Individual studying

Learning material
Video lecture recordings, research and policy papers to be announced at the beginning of the course

Students outside Aalto University need to apply for JOO study right: https://www.aalto.fi/en/other-studies/studies-at-other-aalto-schools-or-in-finnish-universities