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Advanced Computing and Embedded Systems

The Advanced Computing and Embedded Systems (ACES) group aims to research and develop new application specific computing and embedded architectures. The ACES group operates as a sub-group of the Intelligent Systems Group (ISG), from where many of the applications are derived.

Research focus

The primary focus areas of the group currently are:

  • computational elements of robotic systems
  • hardware and software parallel computation as applied to various computer vision and radar systems
  • the application of specialised computing systems such as Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Digital Signal Processors (DSPs).

Postgraduate studies

Prospective students interested in the research areas of the ISG should read about the departmental graduate admission requirements and process. Note that in order to apply for admission to the Masters program (MEng), a BEng(Hons) degree is required. The BEng(Hons) degree is a 1 year postgraduate degree (full-time) subsequent to a 4 year BEng degree. Upon the completion of the BEng(Hons) degree, the student can then continue postgraduate studies in the form of research based MEng and PhD degrees.

Postgraduate studies therefore typically begins with a 1 year full-time BEng(Hons) degree, which entails coursework consisting of four 32 credit modules. The Honours level modules presented by members of this group and which form part of this group's activities include: Graduate modules (Honours level) presented by members of this group and which from part of this group's activities include:

Apart from the above modules, the module EIN 732 Introduction to Research is considered essential for any new postgraduate student intending to continue with postgraduate studies (i.e. MEng).

If you wish to join the research group and comply with the admission requirements, please contact the group leader (Mr H Grobler) for more information and to discuss the opportunities available.

Research group profile

Publications

As the research topics derive from the focus areas of the ISG, please see the ISG publication lists:

Contact

Group head: Mr H Grobler <hans.grobler at up.ac.za>