Smart Products and Industrial Internet of Things

MODULE DEVELOPED BY INGENJÖR4.0

Technical Development of Cyber-Physical Systems

Start date
2025-10-21

Time commitment
Approx. 4 hours per week over
5 weeks (20 hours in total)

Price

1995 SEK excl. VAT

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Adapt industrial automation using Smart Agent programming to meet changing demands.

Discover the future of industrial automation with a learning experience that bridges the gap between conventional automation techniques and modern software solutions. This program provides an in-depth understanding of the core differences and synergies between traditional automation practices and advanced software methodologies. Gain hands-on expertise with the JADE Agent Development Platform, a powerful tool for designing intelligent, distributed systems to manage and control physical processes effectively. Learn programming patterns that enable distributed systems to work seamlessly in industrial settings and apply your knowledge in a practical exercise, where you’ll develop solutions to control a simulated factory environment. Build the skills needed to innovate and excel in the evolving landscape of industrial automation with this engaging and practical program.

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The schedule

Starting date: October 21

Learning objectives

Understand the main technological differences between conventional automation practices and Smart Agent Systems.
Learn the main developing principles and supporting concepts of an Agent-based software platform.
Learn the main programming patterns and techniques using JADE that can be used to create intelligent software for controlling physical systems.
Apply the JADE platform to control a simulated factory.

Module structure

This module contains four activities including video lectures, webinars and hands on excercises using a simulated manufacturing system.

Targeted participants

This course is for anyone eager to master modern automation techniques, advanced software solutions, and distributed control systems.

 

Content

C1: Agents vs PLC System (30 mins)
C2: Introduction to JADE (60 mins)
C3: JADE Development Patterns (60 mins)
C4: Hands on – Exercise on Programming Cyber-Physical Agents (2 hours)

 

Time commitment

To complete this module, the participant is expected to schedule approximately 4 hours per week over 5 weeks (20 hours in total).

Important
Please note that a minimum of 10 participants is required for the module to start.

After applying to the program, please secure dates in your calendar to be able to join planned webinars and assure time available required for learning.

Partners

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