Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) was established under the University’s Act 2012 by the Government of Kenya in December 2012. It is a Public University that focuses exclusively on Technology. It is the successor of Kimathi University College of Technology (KUCT), a constituent college if Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), that was established in 2007. The University offers a wide range of programmes both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in various Schools and Institutes.

Supervision: Prof. Eng Jean B. BYIRINGIRO, Mr. Benson Gathitu

Summary:

Integrating information technology as an ancillary tool in education is indispensable, especially in an era witnessing a remarkable transition in teaching and learning. The paradigm shift to the industrie 4.0 is a significant problem educators face and requires a rapid response through development of digital industrialization skill sets. The concepts of virtualization for facilitating learning have become the focus of attention in several countries. Yet, the limited understanding of how technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can be used to improve the learning and teaching of science makes it difficult for educational policy makers to apply additional measures in order to ensure the availability of equipment and trained staff. VR allows students to interact and explore objects artificially created in a Three-Dimensional (3D) world. The process involves developing an Android-built application viewable with a Head-mounted display (HMD) device with a combined audio input. The Unity game engine is used to bring the application to actualization. On the other hand, the Robot Operating System (ROS) is Linux-based. ROS is a collection of tools, libraries, and conventions that aim to simplify the task of creating complex and robust robot behavior across a wide variety of robotic platforms. This internship is aimed at providing practical concepts to educational policy makers learners using digital media devices and computer-based interactive platforms, including VR, AR, ROS etc.

Internship project:

• Development of Virtual resources and digital twins

Eligibility:

•  Minimum SMSCP Level 1
•  Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic & Computer Engineering, Control Engineering and Instrumentation, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Tasks and Responsibilities:

•  Digital tools and Assets development
•  Development of digital/Virtual labs
•  Application development
•  Augmented Reality for industrial application
•  Embedded Systems Programming
•  Networking (IoT, OPC-UA, MQTT)
•  ROS and VR/AR Integration for HRC (Integrator)
•  Compliance with relevant standards
•  Documentation

Benefits to Students:

•  Possibility of Masters Scholarship
•  KShs 30,000
•  Full-time access to Siemens Centre facilities
•  EBK Registration Support