The Intelligent Systems Group (ISG) specialises in the theory and application of systems that perceive, reason, learn, and act intelligently. The aim of the group is to create real-world intelligent systems applicable in the South African context.

Amongst other, the following knowledge fields form the theoretical basis of the group's activities: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Bayesian Methods, Data Fusion, Digital Image Processing, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Communication Systems, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Parallel Processing, Pattern Recognition, Robotics, Real-Time Systems.

The primary focus areas of the group currently are:

• Application Specific Computing and Embedded Architectures
• Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision
• Music and Artificial Intelligence
• Radar and Electronic Warfare
• Radio Systems Planning
• Remote Sensing
• Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Vehicles
• Surveillance & Defence Systems

• Staff: Current, Alumni
• Students: Current, Alumni

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. In order to support the progression to Masters, a fixed Honours curriculum is prescribed for students of the ISG that is optimised to lead naturally into Masters research. Effectively the curriculum incorporates the majority of background and preparatory work required for a Masters and allows the student to focus exclusively on the research component during the Masters. The goal of the tight integration between the Honours and Masters is to allow full-time students to complete both degrees within a two year time-frame. The prescribed Honours modules are:

• EAI 732 Intelligent Systems
• EAI 733 Advanced Topics in Intelligent Systems
• EIN 732 Introduction to Research
• EPT 732 Research Project - Theory

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.

• Potential projects / research topics: Music and Artificial Intelligence
• Active research topics: Radar and Electronic Warfare, Surveillance & Defence Systems, Miscellaneous

• Journal Articles
• Papers in Conference / Symposium Proceedings

• Current
• Recent

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

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