Computing with Words
Computing with words is a mathematical model that processes linguistic information, as words and phrases, instead of numbers for computation and reasoning, thus making computing more human-oriented. It is based on fuzzy logic and allows computers to process vague, imprecise information to solve problems that are difficult to quantify.
Following demo-driven research, the idea of this design studio is to introduce students into computing with words. Over the course of the semester, the demo-driven research methods let the students to develop and test prototypes. Using fuzzy logic, its process enables (a pair of) students to convert natural language into a fuzzy representation, to perform computations on that representation and then, to convert the result back into a human-understandable words and phrases.
At the kick-off meeting, a prototyping case will be introduced, which the teams will work on. The prototypes will be implemented by the group using an extended Raspberry Pi set (50% of the grade). The remaining 50% of the grade will be divided between exercises (25%) and an oral exam (25%). Note that a maximum of 10 students can register. Email the course instructors for registration; first come, first served.
Details
| Code | 53131 63131 |
| Type | Course |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Site | Fribourg |
| Track(s) |
T5 – Information Systems and Decision Support T6 – Data Science |
| Semester | A2026 |
Teaching
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion of this design studio class*, the students will have:
*Note that for certain projects, the students must have attended an introduction to the FabLab before using its machines. |
| Lecturer(s) |
Edy Portmann |
| Language | english |
| Course Page | The course page in ILIAS can be found at https://ilias.unibe.ch/go/crs/3684706. |
Schedules and Rooms
| Period | Weekly |
| Schedule | Monday, 14:15 - 17:00 |
| Location | UniFR, PER21 |
Additional information
| Comment | First Lecture |