4 research outputs found
FPGA based Embedded System to control an electric vehicle and the driver assistance systems
This Master Thesis involves the development of an embedded system based on FPGA
for controlling an electric vehicle based on a Kart platform and its electronic driving
aids. It consists of two distinct stages in the process of hardware-software co-design,
hardware development, which includes all the elements of the periphery of the processor
and communication elements, all developed in VHDL. An important part of the hardware
development also include the development of electronic driving aids, which include traction
control and torque vectoring differential gear, in hardware coprocessors, also writen in
VHDL. The other part of the co-design is the development of the control software, which
is going to be executed by the embedded system’s processor. This Master Thesis will be
used in a range of new electric vehicles that will be built in a near future and also gives
the base for future thesis in the fields of automotive, electronics and computing
Desarrollo de un sistema de monitorización de bus CAN 2.0 basado en dispositivos programables del tipo FPGA
Este proyecto consiste en un completo sistema de monitorización para vehículos a
motor que soporten el protocolo de comunicaciones CAN. Se compone de un perférico
receptor de tramas CAN adaptable a todo tipo de procesadores software. Un sistema
embebido que implementa el anterior periférico y otros de visualización y ejecuta una
rutina de monitorización. Por último, una aplicación de monitorización para
ordenadores personales capaz de comunicarse con el anterior sistema y obtener datos
de este. Este proyecto pretende ser una alternativa libre y gratuita a los sistemas de
monitorización existentes en el mercado y está destinado principalmente a la
investigación y desarrollo de prototipos
Anti-stigma training and positive changes in mental illness stigma outcomes in medical students in ten countries: a mediation analysis on pathways via empathy development and anxiety reduction
Purpose: Studies of mental illness stigma reduction interventions have been criticised for failing to evaluate behavioural outcomes and mechanisms of action. This project evaluates training for medical students entitled 'Responding to Experienced and Anticipated Discrimination' (READ), developed to focus on skills in addition to attitudes and knowledge. We aimed to (i) evaluate the effectiveness of READ with respect to knowledge, attitudes, and clinical communication skills in responding to mental illness-related discrimination, and (ii) investigate whether its potential effectiveness was mediated via empathy or/and intergroup anxiety. Methods: This is an international multisite non-randomised pre- vs post-controlled study. Eligible medical students were currently undertaking their rotational training in psychiatry. Thirteen sites across ten countries (n = 570) were included in the final analysis. Results: READ was associated with positive changes in knowledge (mean difference 1.35; 95% CI 0.87 to 1.82), attitudes (mean difference - 2.50; 95% CI - 3.54 to - 1.46), skills (odds ratio 2.98; 95% CI 1.90 to 4.67), and simulated patient perceived empathy (mean difference 3.05; 95% CI 1.90 to 4.21). The associations of READ with knowledge, attitudes, and communication skills but not with simulated patient perceived empathy were partly mediated through student reported empathy and intergroup anxiety. Conclusion: This is the first study to identify mediating effects of reduced intergroup anxiety and increased empathy in an evaluation of anti-stigma training that includes behavioural measures in the form of communication skills and perceived empathy. It shows the importance of both mediators for all of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, and hence of targeting both in future interventions
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Listado de Proyectos de investigación de UPIICSA desde 2003 a 201