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The course is designed to provide students with practical experience in the development of technical prototypes.
Students will work in teams of two or more on projects of their own design, which they will develop throughout the
semester into functional prototypes. The course includes a series of specialist lectures addressing key areas of
hardware development, including project management, technological processes, and methods of collecting and
evaluating user feedback.
An integral part of the course is collaboration with external mentors, complemented by project-specific
consultations and practical sessions focused on presentation skills and engagement with relevant target groups.
Particular emphasis is placed on the practical application of acquired knowledge, effective teamwork, and a
customer-oriented approach to product development.
The course concludes with a presentation of the project before a panel of experts and the public. The expected
outcome is not only a functional prototype, but also a validated concept demonstrating potential for further
development.
Last update: Čapek Adamec Martin (28.08.2026)
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Podmínkou udělení zápočtu je alespoň 75% účast. Předmět je zakončen neklasifikovaným zápočtem z týmového projektu, který je demonstrován na závěrečných dvou hodinách předmětu, či po dohodě s garantem předmětu v individuálním termínu během zkouškového období. Last update: Havlík Jan (17.08.2025)
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1. Bryant, S. C. Tinkercad. (John Wiley and Sons, 2018). 2. Seneviratne, P. Beginning BBC micro:bit: a practical introduction to micro:bit development. (Apress, 2018). 3. Bernier, S. N., Luyt, B. & Reinhard, T. Design for 3D printing scanning, creating, editing, remixing, and making in three dimensions. (Maker Media, 2020). 4. Lansdown, H. Digital modelmaking: laser cutting, 3D printing and reverse engineering. (The Crowood Press, 2019). 5. Scherz, P. & Monk, S. Practical electronics for inventors. (McGraw-Hill Education, 2016). 6. Malý, M. Hradla, volty, jednočipy: úvod do bastlení. (CZ.NIC, z.s.p.o., 2017). https://knihy.nic.cz/files/edice/hradla_volty_jednocipy.pdf Last update: Čapek Adamec Martin (19.01.2024)
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Block 1 (4 hours)
Students will visit the workshops and become familiar with the available facilities and equipment. They will also meet the other course participants and members of the course team. Block 2 (4 hours) During a community and networking event, students will form teams of two to three members in which they will work on a hardware development project throughout the course. Block 3 (3 hours) This introductory lecture will provide students with a structured framework for the effective launch of a team-based project. Students will become familiar with the hardware development life cycle, the principles of project management, project scheduling, goal setting, the allocation of team roles, and the estimation of required resources. Block 4 (3 hours) This lecture will introduce students to the fundamental technologies and processes commonly used in hardware development. Topics will include PCB design and manufacturing, working with microcontrollers and sensors, 3D modelling and 3D printing, prototype testing and debugging, and integration with digital environments, including Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Block 5 (3 hours) Practical training in selected technologies according to students’ project needs and interests. Areas may include 3D printing, 3D modelling, laser cutting, and electronics. Block 6 Independent project work in the laboratories.
Practical training in selected technologies according to students’ project needs and interests, including 3D printing, 3D modelling, laser cutting, and electronics. Block 7 Independent project work in the laboratories.
Practical training in selected technologies according to students’ project needs and interests, including 3D printing, 3D modelling, laser cutting, and electronics. Block 8 Independent project work in the laboratories.
Practical training in selected technologies according to students’ project needs and interests, including 3D printing, 3D modelling, laser cutting, and electronics. Block 9 Independent project work in the laboratories.
Practical training in selected technologies according to students’ project needs and interests, including 3D printing, 3D modelling, laser cutting, and electronics. Block 10 (2 hours) Students will present the progress of their projects to the course team and the other participants. They will receive feedback to support the further development of their projects. Block 11 Independent project work in the laboratories.
Practical training in selected technologies according to students’ project needs and interests, including 3D printing, 3D modelling, laser cutting, and electronics. Block 12 (3 hours) This lecture will introduce students to the key principles involved in bringing a hardware product to market. Topics will include identifying target customers, developing a value proposition, basic pricing principles, funding opportunities such as grants, investment, and crowdfunding, as well as an introduction to business model development. Block 13 (3 hours) This final lecture will focus on obtaining feedback from target users and applying it to the final refinement of the product. The session will also include brief training in pitching and in testing key product messages. Where circumstances permit, students will conduct field testing by approaching potential users, observing their responses to the prototype, and collecting authentic user feedback. Block 14 (2 hours) Students will deliver a final presentation of their project to the course coordinator and receive expert feedback on their work. Last update: Čapek Adamec Martin (28.08.2026)
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Basic orientation in technical fields, interest in independent creative work Last update: Havlík Jan (17.08.2025)
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| Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
| Konzultace s vyučujícími | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| Obhajoba individuálního projektu | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi | 1 | 28 | ||
| Práce na individuálním projektu | 1 | 28 | ||
| 3 / 3 | 84 / 84 | |||