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The document discusses the topic of mechatronics. It begins by explaining that mechatronics was coined in 1969 as a combination of mechanics and electronics. It now refers to the integrated design of mechanical and electronic engineering with computer control. As a result, mechanical functions are often replaced with electronic ones in mechatronic products. The document then provides definitions of mechatronics from various sources that emphasize the synergistic integration of different engineering fields. Examples of mechatronic systems are also given across various applications. Embedded systems are discussed as the type of systems generally used in mechatronics, with microcontrollers allowing processors to process input/output signals.

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The document discusses the topic of mechatronics. It begins by explaining that mechatronics was coined in 1969 as a combination of mechanics and electronics. It now refers to the integrated design of mechanical and electronic engineering with computer control. As a result, mechanical functions are often replaced with electronic ones in mechatronic products. The document then provides definitions of mechatronics from various sources that emphasize the synergistic integration of different engineering fields. Examples of mechatronic systems are also given across various applications. Embedded systems are discussed as the type of systems generally used in mechatronics, with microcontrollers allowing processors to process input/output signals.

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Mechatronics

Mechatronics
The term mechatronics was ‘invented’ by a Japanese engineer
in 1969, as a combination of ‘mecha’ from mechanisms and
‘tronics’ from electronics. The word now has a wider meaning,
being used to describe a philosophy in engineering technology
in which there is a co-ordinated, and concurrently developed,
integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and
intelligent computer control in the design and manufacture of
products and processes. As a result, mechatronic products have
many mechanical functions replaced with electronic ones.
-William Bolton

Mechanics mecha
Mechatronics
Eletronics tronics
Mechatronics Defined

• “Integration of electronics, control engineering, and mechanical engineering.”

– W. Bolton, Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical Engineering,


Longman, 1995.

• “Application of complex decision making to the operation of physical systems.”

– D. M. Auslander and C. J. Kempf, Mechatronics: Mechanical System Interfacing,


Prentice-Hall, 1996.

• “Synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and


intelligent computer control in the design and manufacturing of industrial
products and processes.”
– F. Harshama, M. Tomizuka, and T. Fukuda, “Mechatronics-what is it, why, and how?-
and editorial,” IEEE/ASME Trans. on Mechatronics, 1(1), 1-4, 1996.

Source: http://gk12.poly.edu.amps-cbri/pdf/Intro%20to%20Mechatronics.pdf
Mechatronics Defined
• “Synergistic use of precision engineering, control theory, computer science, and
sensor and actuator technology to design improved products and processes.”
– S. Ashley, “Getting a hold on mechatronics,” Mechanical Engineering, 119(5), 1997.

• “Methodology used for the optimal design of electromechanical products.”


– D. Shetty and R. A Kolk, Mechatronics System Design, PWS Pub. Co., 1997.

• “Field of study involving the analysis, design, synthesis, and selection of systems
that combine electronics and mechanical components with modern controls and
microprocessors.”
– D. G. Alciatore and M. B. Histand, Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement
Systems, McGraw Hill, 1998.

Source: http://gk12.poly.edu.amps-cbri/pdf/Intro%20to%20Mechatronics.pdf
Disciplinary Foundations of Mechatronics

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer/Information Systems

Source: http://gk12.poly.edu.amps-cbri/pdf/Intro%20to%20Mechatronics.pdf
Mechatronics

Kevin Craig’s graphic illustration of mechatronics


https://www.ecpi.edu
Mechatronics VS Robotics

The difference between robotics and


mechatronics is that robotics is the science and
technology of robots in their design, manufacture,
and application while mechatronics is the
synergistic combination of mechanical engineering,
electronic engineering and software engineering
for the study of automation from an engineering
perspective and the control of advanced hybrid
systems.
Mechatronics VS Robotics

Robotics can be considered as part of


Mechatronics as it involves these
mechanical, electronics and computer
engineering fields. A robot is a good
example of a mechatronic system.
MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS
BLOCK DIAGRAM OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEM:

Source: Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems , by: Alciatore and Histand
SOME EXAMPLES OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS:
Which of these two washing machines is
an example of mechatronics system

VS
Which of these two washing machines is
an example of mechatronics system

VS
Mechatronics Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-
Computer Numerical
Control(CNC) Bending
•Fully automated bending: load
sheet metal and the finished bent
parts come out
•Can bend complex shapes

Source: Mechatronics Systems by: Prof. I. Charles Ume


Mechatronics Systems
-Industrial Automation
Applications-
Mechatronics Systems
-Consumer Electronics

Autofocus
Camera

Source: Mechatronics Systems by: Prof. I. Charles Ume


Mechatronics Systems
Anti-lock Braking System
Mechatronics Systems
-Sanitation Applications-

System Uses
•Proximity sensors
•Control circuitry
•Electromechanical valves
•Independent power source

Advantages
•Reduces spread of germs by making
device hands free
•Reduces wasted water by automatically
turning off when not in use

Source: Mechatronics Systems by: Prof. I. Charles Ume


Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Robotics Aplications-

Vacuum Floors
•Robots can vacuum floors and
clean gutters so you don't have to.

Cleans Gutter

Source: Mechatronics Systems by: Prof. I. Charles Ume


Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Robotics Application-
BigDog

System Can
•Carry 340 lb Advantages
•Run 4 mph •Robot with rough-terrain mobility that could
•Climb, run, and walk carry equipment to remote location.
•Move over rough terrain
Source: Mechatronics Systems by: Prof. I. Charles Ume
Embedded systems

The term embedded system is used


where microprocessors are embedded into
systems and it is this type of system we are
generally concerned with in mechatronics.
A microprocessor may be considered as
being essentially a collection of logic gates
and memory elements that are not wired
up as individual components but whose
logical functions are implemented by
means of software.
For a microprocessor to be used in a
control system, it needs additional chips to
give memory for data storage and for
input/output ports to enable it to process
signals from and to the outside world.
Microcontrollers are microprocessors with
these extra facilities all integrated together
on a single chip.
MICROPROCESSOR VS MICROCONTROLLER
03
Parameters Microprocessor Microcontroller
Applications Gaming, web browsing, Dedicated for specific task
document creation etc. (camera, washing machine)

Structure Memory and I/O device CPU, Memory, and I/O are
connected externally present internally

Cost and Power High Low


consumption
Memory (RAM) 512 MB up to 32 GB 2KB up to 256 KB

Storage (ROM) Hard Disk (128 GB to 1TB) Flash memory (32 KB to 2MB)

Size of Registers, Address 32 bit or 64 bit 8 bit, 16 bit or 32 bit


and data bus

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