Assessment of Master Thesis – Academic Consultant
Study programme:Applied Informatics
Field of study:Information Systems Management Academic year:2020/2021
Master Thesis Topic:Long-term prediction of surrounding agents’ motion in an urban environment for self-driving vehicles
Author’s name:Bohdan Biesiedin
Ac. Consultant’s Name:Ing. Martin Potančok, Ph.D.
Opponent:Ing. Filip Vencovský, Ph.D.
Criterion Mark
(1–4)
1. Clarity and comprehensibility of the thesis topic and aims 1
2. The extent and relevance of the description of the current state of knowledge 1
3. The complexity of the thesis topic 1
4. Method adequeteness for solving the given issue, correctness of the choice and use 1
5. The extent, quality and precision of the result description 2
6. Relevance and correctness of the result discussion 2
7. Factual contribution of the thesis result 1
8. Information source relevance and citation correctness 2
9. Logical structure and cohesion among individual parts 2
10. Grammar, linguistic style, terminology and overall arrangement 2
11. Student’s initiative and cooperation with the supervisor 2
12. The use of analytical and data processing methods 1
13. Meeting the principles of ethics and sustainability 2
14. Critical and creative thinking 1
Comments and Questions:
The main aim of this thesis is to design a model for long-term predictions of surrounding agents’ motion in an urban environment for self-driving vehicles. This topic represents a complex area with many
components, which is a bit challenging but exciting and relevant to current research.
The author correctly described the current state-of-the-art (self-driving technology and prediction of surrounding agents’ motion) within the first part. The model considers system and functional requirements gathered during interviews; this is an adequately used approach suitably complementary DSR. The model is prepared at various levels, from conceptual to implementation, and tested using the model from Deo et al.
Validator: similarity score is 16% (iThenticate), including mainly direct quotes and paraphrases. In a few cases, references are included at the end of the paragraph.
Questions and remarks to the defence: 1) Could the author describe the architecture of the analytical environment? 2) What is the business viability of the results?
Conclusion: The Master Thesis is recommended for the defence.
Suggested Grade: 2
Date: 06/01/2021 Ing. Martin Potančok, Ph.D.
Academic Consultant
