Internet of things

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic knowledge of information science and networking of smart devices in particular remote access from any place. This course will introduce the new era of digital devices and the importance of their connectivity. Students will be trained to understand the basic principles of smart devices within the network, intercommunication and communication with devices.

Basic knowledge of computer use, network technologies and internet, basics of Python programming.

• Basic knowledge of information technology:
◦ Introduction to informatics
◦ Introduction to communication
◦ Digital storage
• Smart devices:
◦ Embedded systems
◦ Sensors, Actuators
◦ Intelligent devices
• Basics of computer networks:
◦ Local networks and servers
◦ Wireless networks
◦ low energy networks
◦ Multimedia
• Network technologies
• Data and information
◦ Big data
◦ Databases
• Applications in the internet of things
◦ Smarthomes
◦ Infrastructure management - smart networks
◦ Smart manufacturing
◦ Applications in agriculture and viticulture
◦ Energy management
◦ Medical & Healthcare systems
◦ Home automation
◦ connected vehicles
• Cloud computing
◦ sensor networks
◦ Saving data in cloud / fog

At the end of the course, the students will be able to understand and use:
• basic concepts of information science and computer networks
• connected devices and their interactions
• communication software for remote control of devices

Basic:

• A. Rajeev, Principles of cyber-physical systems, Cambridge (Massachusetts) ; London (England) : The MIT Press, 2015 Catalogue
• M. Miller, The Internet of things : how smart TVs, smart cars, smart homes, and smart cities are changing the world, Indianapolis (Indiana) : Que, cop. 2015 Catalogue
• F, Fragulis, A survey of geographic information systems (GIS) and internet of things (IoT) technologies in brownfield transformation, ETLTC2024, International Conference Series on ICT, Entertainment Technologies, and Intelligent Information Management in Education and Industry [Elektronski vir] : 23-26 January 2024, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan (16 str.) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0235174
• L. Moysis, Securing IoT technologies for smart cities [Elektronski vir] : can chaos be the answer? , Enabling technologies for sustainable smart cities [Elektronski vir] : design, development and management (Str. 203-221) https://doi.org/10.1049/PBBE009E_ch9

Additional:

• A. Škraba, R. Stojanović, A.Zupan, A.Koložvari, D.Kofjač, Speech-controlled cloud-based wheelchair platform for disabled persons, Microprocessors and microsystems ISSN: 0141-9331.- Vol. 39, no. 8 (nov. 2015 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpro.2015.10.004 E-version
• L. Frenzel. What’s The Difference Between IEEE 802.15.4 And ZigBee Wireless? Electronic Design Mar 22, 2013), str. 819-828 E-version
• A. Zanella N.Bui A.Castellani L. Vangelista M.Zorzi, Internet of Things for Smart Cities IEEE Internet of Things Journal ( Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Feb. 2014 ) E-version
• T. Savolainen et al. Strategies for IoT. Article in IEEE Sensors Journal 13(10):3511-3519, DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2013.2259691
• S. Montagny. LoRa - LoRaWAN and Internet of Things for beginners A Low Power, Long Range, Wireless Technology. Savoie Mont Blanc University, 2022 E-version
• O. Vermesan, P. Friess, Internet of Things Converging Technologies for Smart Environments and Integrated Ecosystems, Imprint River Publishers, New York,September 2022
• E. Canete-Carmona, J. Gallego-Martınez, C. Martın, M. Brox, J. Luna-Rodrıguez, J. Moreno, An IoT Device to Monitor Wine Alcoholic Fermentation through CO2 emissions, IEEE Sensors, 2020
• J. Gallego-Martínez, E. Cañete-Carmona, A. Gersnoviez, M. Brox, J. Sánchez-Gil, C. Martín-Fernández, J. Moreno. Devices for monitoring oenological processes: A review. Measurement, 235, 2024 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.114922 E-version
• N. Cvar, J. Trilar, A. Kos, M. Volk and E. Stojmenova Duh, The Use of IoT Technology in Smart Cities and Smart Villages: Similarities, Diferences, and Future Prospects, Sensors 2020, 20, 3897; doi:10.3390/s20143897 E-version

Successfully accomplished final written exam and seminar/laboratory work. The laboratory work verifies the ability to use and integrate the smart devices into the network and prepare presentation.
The final written examination assesses knowledge of the basic concepts of informatics, understanding of computer networks and communication protocols.

50% accomplished seminar work / 50% final written exam

Dr. Imre Cikajlo, is a full professor of electrical engineering and received his PhD degree in robotics and electrical engineering from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2003. From 2003 until 2004 he was a post-doc fellow at the Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan and in 2007 a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo, Japan. Currently he the Dean of the School of Engineering and Management at the University of Nova Gorica and a Senior Research Associate at the University rehabilitation institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Prof. Cikajlo took part in several EU-FP7 projects (GENTLE/S, MIMICS, CORBYS), H2020 (PD_manager) and startup (MindMyths Ltd.) and company supported projects (Gorenje). He published more than 50 journal papers, altogether more than 100 papers, book chapters and books and holds a patent in EU and USA. In 2000 he received the Prešeren Award from Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana. His research interests include human motion analysis and synthesis, biomechanics, integration of sensory information, control of machine and human movements and rehabilitation robotics. Currently he is involved in the development of rehabilitation devices and procedures that may be used in clinical and/or home environment through application of telerehabilitation techniques and introduction of virtual reality in rehabilitation. He is also a member of ISVR, IFMBE and IEEE.

Selected bibliography

1. CIKAJLO, Imre, MITIĆ, Jovana, BURGER, Helena. The effect of weight-bearing training with visual feedback on balance and prosthetic loading in trans-tibial amputees following vascular disease : a pilot randomized control trial. Annals of medicine. 2025, vol. 57, iss. 1, str. 1-9, ilustr. ISSN 1365-2060. DOI:
2. WOHOFSKY, Lukas, KROLL, Laura Nadine, DRECHSLEROVÁ, Anna, SCHUBERT, Peter, CIKAJLO, Imre, BIZOVIČAR, Nataša, KRAINER, Daniela. Integrability of a comprehensive telerehabilitation approach for post-stroke patients and therapists : a feasibility study. Applied sciences. Sept. 2024,
3. KATO, Yasuhiro, TSUJI, Toshiaki, CIKAJLO, Imre. Feedback type may change the EMG pattern and kinematics during robot supported upper limb reaching task. IEEE open journal of engineering in medicine and biology. Feb. 2024, str. 1-7, ilustr. ISSN 2644-1276. DOI: 10.1109/OJEMB.2024.3363137
4. CIKAJLO, Imre, HUKIĆ, Alma, UDOVČIĆ PERTOT, Anja. The size and behavior of virtual objects have influence on functional exercise and motivation of persons with multiple sclerosis : a randomized study. Scientific reports. Nov. 2022, vol. 12, art. no. 19375, 13 str.,
5. CIKAJLO, Imre, ČIŽMAN ŠTABA, Urša, VRHOVAC, Suzana, LARKIN, Frances, RODDY, Mark. A cloud-based virtual reality app for a novel telemindfulness service : rationale, design and feasibility evaluation. JMIR research protocols, ISSN 1929-0748, Jun. 2017, vol. 6, iss. 6, str. e108, ilustr. https://doi.org/10.2196/resprot.6849, doi: 10.2196/resprot.6849. [COBISS.SI-ID 2348905]
6. KRPIČ, Andrej, SAVANOVIĆ, Arso, CIKAJLO, Imre. Telerehabilitation : remote multimedia-supported assistance and mobile monitoring of balance training outcomes can facilitate the clinical staff's effort. International journal of rehabilitation research, ISSN 0342-5282. [Print ed.], 2013, vol. 36, no. 2, str. 162-171, doi: 10.1097/MRR.0b013e32835dd63b. [COBISS.SI-ID 1671017],