@incollection{AltherrLeise2021,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Leise, Philipp},
  title     = {Resilience as a concept for mastering uncertainty},
  series = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering},
  booktitle = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-78353-2},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-78354-9},
  pages     = {412 -- 417},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{AltherrLeisePfetschetal.2021,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Leise, Philipp and Pfetsch, Marc E. and Schmitt, Andreas},
  title     = {Optimal design of resilient technical systems on the example of water supply systems},
  series = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering},
  booktitle = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-78356-3},
  pages     = {429 -- 433},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{BensbergAuthCzarnecki2021,
  author    = {Bensberg, Frank and Auth, Gunnar and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Finding the perfect RPA match : a criteria-based selection method for RPA solutions},
  series = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  booktitle = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  editor    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Oldenbourg},
  isbn      = {978-3-11-067677-8},
  doi       = {10.1515/9783110676693-201},
  pages     = {47 -- 75},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The benefits of robotic process automation (RPA) are highly related to the usage of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software products that can be easily implemented and customized by business units. But, how to find the best fitting RPA product for a specific situation that creates the expected benefits? This question is related to the general area of software evaluation and selection. In the face of more than 75 RPA products currently on the market, guidance considering those specifics is required. Therefore, this chapter proposes a criteria-based selection method specifically for RPA. The method includes a quantitative evaluation of costs and benefits as well as a qualitative utility analysis based on functional criteria. By using the visualization of financial implications (VOFI) method, an application-oriented structure is provided that opposes the total cost of ownership to the time savings times salary (TSTS). For the utility analysis a detailed list of functional criteria for RPA is offered. The whole method is based on a multi-vocal review of scientific and non-scholarly literature including publications by business practitioners, consultants, and vendors. The application of the method is illustrated by a concrete RPA example. The illustrated structures, templates, and criteria can be directly utilized by practitioners in their real-life RPA implementations. In addition, a normative decision process for selecting RPA alternatives is proposed before the chapter closes with a discussion and outlook.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ChajanSchulteTiggesRekeetal.2021,
  author    = {Chajan, Eduard and Schulte-Tigges, Joschua and Reke, Michael and Ferrein, Alexander and Matheis, Dominik and Walter, Thomas},
  title     = {GPU based model-predictive path control for self-driving vehicles},
  series = {IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV)},
  booktitle = {IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV)},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  isbn      = {978-1-7281-5394-0},
  doi       = {10.1109/IV48863.2021.9575619},
  pages     = {1243 -- 1248},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {One central challenge for self-driving cars is a proper path-planning. Once a trajectory has been found, the next challenge is to accurately and safely follow the precalculated path. The model-predictive controller (MPC) is a common approach for the lateral control of autonomous vehicles. The MPC uses a vehicle dynamics model to predict the future states of the vehicle for a given prediction horizon. However, in order to achieve real-time path control, the computational load is usually large, which leads to short prediction horizons. To deal with the computational load, the control algorithm can be parallelized on the graphics processing unit (GPU). In contrast to the widely used stochastic methods, in this paper we propose a deterministic approach based on grid search. Our approach focuses on systematically discovering the search area with different levels of granularity. To achieve this, we split the optimization algorithm into multiple iterations. The best sequence of each iteration is then used as an initial solution to the next iteration. The granularity increases, resulting in smooth and predictable steering angle sequences. We present a novel GPU-based algorithm and show its accuracy and realtime abilities with a number of real-world experiments.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{CroonCzarnecki2021,
  author    = {Croon, Philipp and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Liability for loss or damages caused by RPA},
  series = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  booktitle = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  editor    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Oldenbourg},
  isbn      = {9783110676778},
  doi       = {10.1515/9783110676693-202},
  pages     = {135 -- 151},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Intelligent autonomous software robots replacing human activities and performing administrative processes are reality in today's corporate world. This includes, for example, decisions about invoice payments, identification of customers for a marketing campaign, and answering customer complaints. What happens if such a software robot causes a damage? Due to the complete absence of human activities, the question is not trivial. It could even happen that no one is liable for a damage towards a third party, which could create an uncalculatable legal risk for business partners. Furthermore, the implementation and operation of those software robots involves various stakeholders, which result in the unsolvable endeavor of identifying the originator of a damage. Overall it is advisable to all involved parties to carefully consider the legal situation. This chapter discusses the liability of software robots from an interdisciplinary perspective. Based on different technical scenarios the legal aspects of liability are discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{CzarneckiFettke2021,
  author    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  title     = {Robotic process automation : Positioning, structuring, and framing the work},
  series = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  booktitle = {Robotic process automation : Management, technology, applications},
  editor    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Fettke, Peter},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Oldenbourg},
  isbn      = {978-3-11-067668-6 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1515/9783110676693-202},
  pages     = {3 -- 24},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Robotic process automation (RPA) has attracted increasing attention in research and practice. This chapter positions, structures, and frames the topic as an introduction to this book. RPA is understood as a broad concept that comprises a variety of concrete solutions. From a management perspective RPA offers an innovative approach for realizing automation potentials, whereas from a technical perspective the implementation based on software products and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are relevant. RPA is industry-independent and can be used, for example, in finance, telecommunications, and the public sector. With respect to RPA this chapter discusses definitions, related approaches, a structuring framework, a research framework, and an inside as well as outside architectural view. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the book combined with short summaries of each chapter.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{CzarneckiHongSchmitzetal.2021,
  author    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Hong, Chin-Gi and Schmitz, Manfred and Dietze, Christian},
  title     = {Enabling digital transformation through cognitive robotic process automation at Deutsche Telekom Services Europe},
  series = {Digitalization Cases Vol. 2 : Mastering digital transformation for global business},
  booktitle = {Digitalization Cases Vol. 2 : Mastering digital transformation for global business},
  editor    = {Urbach, Nils and R{\"o}glinger, Maximilian and Kautz, Karlheinz and Alias, Rose Alinda and Saunders, Carol and Wiener, Martin},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-80002-4 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-80003-1},
  pages     = {123 -- 138},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Subject of this case is Deutsche Telekom Services Europe (DTSE), a service center for administrative processes. Due to the high volume of repetitive tasks (e.g., 100k manual uploads of offer documents into SAP per year), automation was identified as an important strategic target with a high management attention and commitment. DTSE has to work with various backend application systems without any possibility to change those systems. Furthermore, the complexity of administrative processes differed. When it comes to the transfer of unstructured data (e.g., offer documents) to structured data (e.g., MS Excel files), further cognitive technologies were needed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DeyElsenFerreinetal.2021,
  author    = {Dey, Thomas and Elsen, Ingo and Ferrein, Alexander and Frauenrath, Tobias and Reke, Michael and Schiffer, Stefan},
  title     = {CO2 Meter: a do-it-yourself carbon dioxide measuring device for the classroom},
  series = {PETRA 2021: The 14th PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments Conference},
  booktitle = {PETRA 2021: The 14th PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments Conference},
  editor    = {Makedon, Fillia},
  publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
  address   = {New York},
  isbn      = {9781450387927},
  doi       = {10.1145/3453892.3462697},
  pages     = {292 -- 299},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {In this paper we report on CO2 Meter, a do-it-yourself carbon dioxide measuring device for the classroom. Part of the current measures for dealing with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is proper ventilation in indoor settings. This is especially important in schools with students coming back to the classroom even with high incidents rates. Static ventilation patterns do not consider the individual situation for a particular class. Influencing factors like the type of activity, the physical structure or the room occupancy are not incorporated. Also, existing devices are rather expensive and often provide only limited information and only locally without any networking. This leaves the potential of analysing the situation across different settings untapped. Carbon dioxide level can be used as an indicator of air quality, in general, and of aerosol load in particular. Since, according to the latest findings, SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted primarily in the form of aerosols, carbon dioxide may be used as a proxy for the risk of a virus infection. Hence, schools could improve the indoor air quality and potentially reduce the infection risk if they actually had measuring devices available in the classroom. Our device supports schools in ventilation and it allows for collecting data over the Internet to enable a detailed data analysis and model generation. First deployments in schools at different levels were received very positively. A pilot installation with a larger data collection and analysis is underway.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FaganBitzBjoerkmanBurtscheretal.2021,
  author    = {Fagan, Andrew J. and Bitz, Andreas and Bj{\"o}rkman-Burtscher, Isabella M. and Collins, Christopher M. and Kimbrell, Vera and Raaijmakers, Alexander J. E.},
  title     = {7T MR Safety},
  series = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (JMRI)},
  volume    = {53},
  journal   = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (JMRI)},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1522-2586},
  doi       = {10.1002/jmri.27319},
  pages     = {333 -- 346},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{FerreinMeessenLimpertetal.2021,
  author    = {Ferrein, Alexander and Meeßen, Marcus and Limpert, Nicolas and Schiffer, Stefan},
  title     = {Compiling ROS Schooling Curricula via Contentual Taxonomies},
  series = {Robotics in Education},
  booktitle = {Robotics in Education},
  editor    = {Lepuschitz, Wilfried},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-67411-3},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-67411-3_5},
  pages     = {49 -- 60},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HarzheimMuehmelHeuermann2021,
  author    = {Harzheim, Thomas and M{\"u}hmel, Marc and Heuermann, Holger},
  title     = {A SFCW harmonic radar system for maritime search and rescue using passive and active tags},
  series = {International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies},
  number    = {Special Issue 7},
  publisher = {Cambridge University Press},
  address   = {Cambridge},
  doi       = {10.1017/S1759078721000520},
  pages     = {691 -- 707},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {This paper introduces a new maritime search and rescue system based on S-band illumination harmonic radar (HR). Passive and active tags have been developed and tested while attached to life jackets and a small boat. In this demonstration test carried out on the Baltic Sea, the system was able to detect and range the active tags up to a distance of 5800 m using an illumination signal transmit-power of 100 W. Special attention is given to the development, performance, and conceptual differences between passive and active tags used in the system. Guidelines for achieving a high HR dynamic range, including a system components description, are given and a comparison with other HR systems is performed. System integration with a commercial maritime X-band navigation radar is shown to demonstrate a solution for rapid search and rescue response and quick localization.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HeuermannHarzheimMuehmel2021,
  author    = {Heuermann, Holger and Harzheim, Thomas and M{\"u}hmel, Marc},
  title     = {A maritime harmonic radar search and rescue system using passive and active tags},
  series = {2020 17th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)},
  booktitle = {2020 17th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  isbn      = {978-2-87487-061-3},
  doi       = {10.1109/EuRAD48048.2021.00030},
  pages     = {73 -- 76},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HoegenDonckerBragardetal.2021,
  author    = {Hoegen, Anne von and Doncker, Rik W. De and Bragard, Michael and Hoegen, Svenja von},
  title     = {Problem-Based Learning in Automation Engineering: Performing a Remote Laboratory Session Serving Various Educational Attainments},
  series = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)},
  booktitle = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)},
  doi       = {10.1109/EDUCON46332.2021.9453925},
  pages     = {1605 -- 1614},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{Huening2021,
  author    = {H{\"u}ning, Felix},
  title     = {Sustainable changes beyond covid-19 for a second semester physics course for electrical engineering students},
  series = {Blended Learning in Engineering Education: challenging, enlightening - and lasting?},
  booktitle = {Blended Learning in Engineering Education: challenging, enlightening - and lasting?},
  isbn      = {978-2-87352-023-6},
  pages     = {1405 -- 1409},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The course Physics for Electrical Engineering is part of the curriculum of the bachelor program Electrical Engineering at University of Applied Science Aachen. Before covid-19 the course was conducted in a rather traditional way with all parts (lecture, exercise and lab) face-to-face. This teaching approach changed fundamentally within a week when the covid-19 limitations forced all courses to distance learning. All parts of the course were transformed to pure distance learning including synchronous and asynchronous parts for the lecture, live online-sessions for the exercises and self-paced labs at home. Using these methods, the course was able to impart the required knowledge and competencies. Taking the teacher's observations of the student's learning behaviour and engagement, the formal and informal feedback of the students and the results of the exams into account, the new methods are evaluated with respect to effectiveness, sustainability and suitability for competence transfer. Based on this analysis strong and weak points of the concept and countermeasures to solve the weak points were identified. The analysis further leads to a sustainable teaching approach combining synchronous and asynchronous parts with self-paced learning times that can be used in a very flexible manner for different learning scenarios, pure online, hybrid (mixture of online and presence times) and pure presence teaching.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HueningStuettgen2021,
  author    = {H{\"u}ning, Felix and St{\"u}ttgen, Marcel},
  title     = {Work in Progress: Interdisciplinary projects in times of COVID-19 crisis - challenges, risks and chances},
  series = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)},
  booktitle = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)},
  doi       = {10.1109/EDUCON46332.2021.9454006},
  pages     = {1175 -- 1179},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HueningWacheMagiera2021,
  author    = {H{\"u}ning, Felix and Wache, Franz-Josef and Magiera, David},
  title     = {Redundant bus systems using dual-mode radio},
  series = {Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-16-2379-0},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-981-16-2380-6_73},
  pages     = {835 -- 842},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Communication via serial bus systems, like CAN, plays an important role for all kinds of embedded electronic and mechatronic systems. To cope up with the requirements for functional safety of safety-critical applications, there is a need to enhance the safety features of the communication systems. One measure to achieve a more robust communication is to add redundant data transmission path to the applications. In general, the communication of real-time embedded systems like automotive applications is tethered, and the redundant data transmission lines are also tethered, increasing the size of the wiring harness and the weight of the system. A radio link is preferred as a redundant transmission line as it uses a complementary transmission medium compared to the wired solution and in addition reduces wiring harness size and weight. Standard wireless links like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth cannot meet the requirements for real-time capability with regard to bus communication. Using the new dual-mode radio enables a redundant transmission line meeting all requirements with regard to real-time capability, robustness and transparency for the data bus. In addition, it provides a complementary transmission medium with regard to commonly used tethered links. A CAN bus system is used to demonstrate the redundant data transfer via tethered and wireless CAN.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KoehlerRoepkeWolf2021,
  author    = {K{\"o}hler, Klemens and R{\"o}pke, Ren{\´e} and Wolf, Martin},
  title     = {Through a mirror darkly - On the obscurity of teaching goals in game-based learning in IT security},
  series = {ISAGA 2019: Simulation Gaming Through Times and Disciplines},
  journal   = {ISAGA 2019: Simulation Gaming Through Times and Disciplines},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-72132-9_6},
  pages     = {61 -- 73},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Teachers and instructors use very specific language communicating teaching goals. The most widely used frameworks of common reference are the Bloom's Taxonomy and the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. The latter provides distinction of 209 different teaching goals which are connected to methods. In Competence Developing Games (CDGs - serious games to convey knowledge) and in IT security education, a two- or three level typology exists, reducing possible learning outcomes to awareness, training, and education. This study explores whether this much simpler framework succeeds in achieving the same range of learning outcomes. Method wise a keyword analysis was conducted. The results were threefold: 1. The words used to describe teaching goals in CDGs on IT security education do not reflect the whole range of learning outcomes. 2. The word choice is nevertheless different from common language, indicating an intentional use of language. 3. IT security CDGs use different sets of terms to describe learning outcomes, depending on whether they are awareness, training, or education games. The interpretation of the findings is that the reduction to just three types of CDGs reduces the capacity to communicate and think about learning outcomes and consequently reduces the outcomes that are intentionally achieved.},
  language  = {en}
}
@masterthesis{Latz2021,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Latz, Annika},
  title     = {Konzeptentwicklung einer spielerischen Lernanwendung f{\"u}r Studierende},
  school      = {Fachhochschule Aachen},
  pages     = {XIV, 136 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Ziel der Arbeit war es eine spielerische Lernanwendung f{\"u}r Studierende der FH-Aachen zu entwickeln, um das individuelle Lernen zu f{\"o}rdern. Dabei lag der Fokus auf der Konzeptentwicklung eines Serious Games f{\"u}r die Fachhochschule Aachen. Abgeleitet von Motivationstheorien, Game Design Frameworks und Eigenschaften von digitalen spielerischen Konzepten wurde ein Vorgehensmodell zur Konzeptentwicklung eines Serious Games erstellt. Wichtige Punkte f{\"u}r die Anwendung waren eine intensive Austauschm{\"o}glichkeiten f{\"u}r Studierende und das Integrieren dieser in die Lehrveranstaltungen der FH-Aachen. In der abschließenden Evaluation wurde positives Feedback der Studierenden eingeholt und damit das Ziel der Arbeit erreicht. Zus{\"a}tzlich wurde f{\"u}r das erarbeitete Konzept die Wirtschaftlichkeit {\"u}berpr{\"u}ft. Daf{\"u}r wurde w{\"a}hrend der Bearbeitungszeit mit einem aufgestellten Team ein Business Plan f{\"u}r das F{\"o}rderprogramm Start-Up transfer.NRW entwickelt.},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{LeiseAltherr2021,
  author    = {Leise, Philipp and Altherr, Lena},
  title     = {Experimental evaluation of resilience metrics in a fluid system},
  series = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering},
  booktitle = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-78356-3},
  pages     = {442 -- 447},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LeiseEsserEichenlaubetal.2021,
  author    = {Leise, Philipp and Eßer, Arved and Eichenlaub, Tobias and Schleiffer, Jean-Eric and Altherr, Lena and Rinderknecht, Stephan and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Sustainable system design of electric powertrains - comparison of optimization methods},
  series = {Engineering Optimization},
  journal   = {Engineering Optimization},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {0305-215X},
  doi       = {10.1080/0305215X.2021.1928660},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The transition within transportation towards battery electric vehicles can lead to a more sustainable future. To account for the development goal 'climate action' stated by the United Nations, it is mandatory, within the conceptual design phase, to derive energy-efficient system designs. One barrier is the uncertainty of the driving behaviour within the usage phase. This uncertainty is often addressed by using a stochastic synthesis process to derive representative driving cycles and by using cycle-based optimization. To deal with this uncertainty, a new approach based on a stochastic optimization program is presented. This leads to an optimization model that is solved with an exact solver. It is compared to a system design approach based on driving cycles and a genetic algorithm solver. Both approaches are applied to find efficient electric powertrains with fixed-speed and multi-speed transmissions. Hence, the similarities, differences and respective advantages of each optimization procedure are discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}