Autumn School on Space Resources and Robotics (Krakow)
Dates of the course: 12 November 2024 to 16 November 2024
Teaching language(s): English
Credits: 3 ECTS
Contact: tuhl@agh.edu.pl / kruk@agh.edu.pl
Universities involved: AGH University of Science and Technology / Luleå University of Technology / University of Luxembourg
Profile and prerequisites: Master’s level students with a background in mathematics, physics, and engineering, with an interest in geology, automation, robotics, and space exploration. English proficiency: B2 level or higher.
Teaching modalities:
- On-campus learning (first week in Krakow)
- Online synchronous sessions before and after the school
- Asynchronous learning resources and optional tasks
- Online learning will take place one week before and two weeks after the in-person session
Student mobility: Short mobility period from 12 to 16 November 2024 in Krakow.
The course is open to students from these universities: Open to students who can participate in the short mobility period in Krakow.
How to apply: Students apply at their home universities.
Lecturers:
- Tadeusz Uhl
- Anna Krukiewicz-Gacek
- Jakub Ciążela
- Karol Seweryn
- Kazuya Yoshida
- Tomasz Buratowski
- Miguel Mendez
Objectives: The Autumn School on Space Resources and Robotics is a course for Master’s (second cycle) students from different academic fields from all UNIVERSEH partners. It is aimed at students with the foundation knowledge mathematics, physics, and engineering who are interested in the topics of space resources and space robotics.
The course focuses on:
- Application of Space Robots
- Space Robot Design and Operations
- Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control in Space Robotics
- Main Problems of Planetary and Orbital Robotics
- AI in Space Robotics
- Space Geology
- Cross-cultural Collaboration Skills
Description:
The Autumn School on Space Resources and Robotics is a specialized course designed for Master’s (second cycle) students from various academic fields within the UNIVERSEH partnership. It is intended for students with foundational knowledge in mathematics, physics, and engineering who are interested in space resources and space robotics.
The course focuses on:
- Application of Space Robots
- Space Robot Design and Operations
- Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control in Space Robotics
- Main Problems of Planetary and Orbital Robotics
- AI in Space Robotics
- Space Geology
- Cross-cultural Collaboration Skills
The first week of the course takes place on campus at the AGH University of Krakow. During this period, students attend lectures, participate in workshops, and engage in various activities. This week also includes a walking tour of Krakow, a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and meetings with representatives from AGH student research clubs.
Following this, students will collaborate with their teams online for two weeks, working on a group project and participating in virtual meetings. Learning outcomes will be assessed through assignments and the final project.