Introduction to Simulink and Automotive
Applications
Module 1: Overview of Simulink
Introduction to Simulink
interface and functionalities
Exploring Simulink libraries
and automotive-specific tools
Benefits of Simulink in
automotive system design
Group Discussion
Module 2: Basic Modeling Techniques
Creating models for basic
automotive subsystems (e.g., suspension, steering)
Working with blocks,
parameters, and signals in Simulink
Hands-On Exercise
Module 3: Simulation and Analysis Basics
Setting up simulations and
analyzing results
Debugging and validating
simple models
Scenario-Based Exercise
Advanced Modeling and Control Design
Module 4: Modeling Dynamic Systems
Modeling nonlinear and
time-dependent systems
Incorporating external data
and inputs into models
Hands-On Exercise
Module 5: Control Design and Tuning
Introduction to control design
workflows in Simulink
PID control design and tuning
for automotive systems
Scenario-Based Exercise
Module 6: System-Level Integration
Combining subsystem models to
create a complete automotive system
Addressing interface and
integration challenges
Hands-On Exercise
System Validation and Case Studies
Module 7: Model Testing and Validation
Techniques for testing and
validating models in Simulink
Introduction to
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing concepts
Hands-On Exercise
Module 8: Automotive System Case Studies
Case study: Modeling and
simulation of an electric vehicle system
Case study: Advanced
driver-assistance systems (ADAS) modeling
Scenario-Based Activity
Module 9: Future Trends and Applications
Simulink in autonomous vehicle
development
Emerging trends in model-based
automotive design
Group Discussion
