The course deals with the computational science and engineering behind virtual 3D environments and simulators of cyber-physical systems, including vehicles, robots and biomechanical systems. The course uses time-discrete mechanics for rigid and flexible multibodies with articulation joints and contacts, physics-based modeling of sensors and actuators, as well as high-performance numerical algorithms and solvers for integrating digital physics with other software for analysis, testing, control and optimization. The course covers techniques for automated model calibration based on experimental data as well as generation of synthetic test and training data to critically analyze the capabilities and limitations of the simulated system and for deep learning. In the practical part of the course, a physics engine is used to create a full system simulator of a mechatronic system from CAD model, technical specifications, and experimental data. Using the simulator output, the system's control algorithms or design is improved.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
24 March 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
University studies comprising at least 90 credits, including Analytical Mechanics, 7.5 credits, Data Structures and Algorithms 7.5 credits, Numerical Methods in Physics 7.5 credits, Modelling and Simulation 7.5 credits or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5336
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.
