You will learn MATLAB scripting and Simulink Model Based Development for real automotive problems. The course starts with MATLAB basics and simple scripts. You then build Simulink models, link requirements, add logic using Stateflow, generate production code, validate models, and prepare them for automotive hardware testing.
MATLAB Programming
Perform calculations, data handling, plotting, and automotive scripting tasks.
Simulink Modeling
Build models, configure blocks, and create signal routing architectures.
Requirement Management
Link requirements with models and maintain complete traceability.
Stateflow Logic
Develop mode management, fault handling, and automotive control logic.
Model Verification
Perform simulation, testing, validation, and coverage analysis.
Code Generation
Generate production-ready code directly from Simulink models.
MAAB & JMAAB
Follow industry standard automotive modeling guidelines.
MIL & SIL Testing
Understand and demonstrate Model-in-the-Loop and Software-in-the-Loop testing.
Drive Cycle Analysis
Analyze vehicle performance and fuel efficiency using MATLAB.
Battery SOC Tracking
Build battery charge estimation and monitoring models.
Brake Distance Calculation
Create vehicle braking analysis and controller validation models.
Auto Code Generation
Generate embedded software code automatically from models.
Automotive Engineers
Engineers transitioning to model based development workflows.
Software Developers
Developers looking to work on automotive and embedded vehicle systems.
Students
Students seeking practical MATLAB and Simulink experience.
Working Professionals
Professionals expanding their automotive software development skills.
Prerequisites
- No prior MATLAB experience required
- No prior Simulink experience required
- Basic mathematics knowledge is sufficient
- Willingness to learn automotive software concepts
Outcome
- Build and simulate automotive models
- Link requirements to models
- Execute verification and validation tests
- Generate automotive-ready code
- Prepare models for hardware testing workflows
Module 1: Basics of MATLAB Environment
- Introduction to MATLAB Interface
- Command Window, Workspace, Editor, Path
- Creating and Saving Scripts (.m Files)
- Basic Arithmetic and Operations
- Variables and Data Types
Module 2: Vectors, Matrices and Arrays
- Row and Column Vectors
- Matrix Operations
- Element Wise Operations
- Indexing and Slicing Data
- Size, Length, Sum, Mean, Max, Min
Module 3: Programming Basics
- Scripts vs Functions
- If, Else, Elseif
- For and While Loops
- Logical and Relational Operators
- Vehicle Speed Profile Example
Module 4: Data Handling & Visualization
- Reading and Writing Data
- Plot, Xlabel, Ylabel, Legend
- Subplots and Multiple Graphs
- 3D Plotting
- Drive Cycle Analysis Example
Module 5: Automotive Use Cases
- Vehicle Dynamics Basics
- Acceleration and Braking Calculations
- Fuel Consumption Analysis
- Drive Cycle Data Import
- Battery SOC Calculations
Module 6: File Handling & Automation
- File I/O Operations
- Large Dataset Handling
- Task Automation
- Vehicle Test File Processing
Module 7: Advanced Scripting Concepts
- Functions and Function Handles
- Anonymous Functions
- Cell Arrays, Structures, Tables
- Signal Processing Basics
- Speed Sensor Filtering Example
Module 8: Mini Projects
- Drive Cycle Analysis
- Fuel Efficiency Estimator
- Battery SOC Estimation
- Braking Distance Calculator
By The End Of This Course
- Write MATLAB Scripts Confidently
- Work With Automotive Datasets
- Automate Real World Automotive Calculations
Module 1: Getting Started with MATLAB & Simulink
- Overview of MATLAB and Simulink Environment
- Building Your First Simulink Model
- Blocks, Signals, Subsystems and Solvers
Module 2: Basics of Modeling
- Sources, Sinks and Mathematical Operations
- Signal Routing and Logic Operations
- Ports and Subsystems
- Simulation Parameters and Time Steps
Module 3: Model-Based Development Essentials
- Configuration Settings
- Data Import Export and Diagnostics
- Optimization and Code Generation Settings
- Simulink Data Dictionary
- Signal Properties
Module 4: Requirement Management and Linking
- Requirement Management
- Requirement Analysis Lifecycle
- Requirement Analysis Demo
Module 5: Stateflow for Logic and Control
- Introduction to Stateflow
- Stateflow Example
- Engine State Logic Development
- Mode Management Logic
- BMS Exercise Practice
- ABS Logic Development
Module 6: Automotive Modeling Guidelines
- MAAB Guidelines
- JMAAB Guidelines
- Naming Conventions
- Model Layout Best Practices
- MAAB Logic Example
Module 7: Model Simulation & Code Generation
- MIL, SIL, PIL and HIL Simulation
- Test Harness Creation
- Coverage Analysis
- Simulink Coder
- Embedded Coder
- Battery Management SOC Monitor Example
Module 8: Model-In-The-Loop Validation
- MIL Validation Workflow
- Assertions and Functional Testing
- Coverage Analysis
- Test Reporting
- Engine Cooling Fan Control Example
Module 9: Software In The Loop (SIL) Testing
- Basic Introduction of SIL
- SIL Testing in Simulink