Section outline

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    The course aims at

    • addressing the current status and way forwards of smart textiles
    • assisting experts and students in the field on how smart textiles are fabricated
    • assisting experts and students in the field in knowing ICT tools used in smart textiles

    The learning outcomes of this course are

    Knowledge
    • understanding of the different types of smart materials that can augment garments and their effects
    • understanding of models to simulate the effect the of smart materials
    • to create and program a basic intelligent garment with textile sensor, data processing unit and textile actuator
    • knowledge of the latest developments of smart textiles
    Skills
    • to suggest what smart materials to use for specific use cases
    • to create designs for augmented garments
    • to create models to simulate augmented garments
    • to construct an intelligent garment
    • to program an intelligent garment
    Responsibilities / autonomy
    • update an existing product portfolio with state-of-the-art smart materials
    • manage software engineers and non-textile specialists in creating a smart garment